First Coast Christian is 7-1 against Cedar Creek Christian since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The First Coast Christian Knights will look to defend their home field against the Cedar Creek Christian Saints at 4:00 p.m. First Coast Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, First Coast Christian got the win against Peniel Baptist Academy by a conclusive 17-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for First Coast Christian.
Josiah Pellum and Matthew Dees were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Pellum tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Dees tossed two innings while giving up no earned run or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Pellum scored a run and stole two bases, while Dees scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, John Chacon was a standout: he scored three runs and stole eight bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Noah Crammer, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Cedar Creek Christian fell victim to a rough 15-4 defeat at the hands of First Coast Christian on Monday. Cedar Creek Christian has not had much luck with First Coast Christian recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Daniel Davis made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI. Torance Jones was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
First Coast Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-7. As for Cedar Creek Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. First Coast Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Cedar Creek Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .536. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went First Coast Christian's way against Cedar Creek Christian when the teams last played on Monday as First Coast Christian made off with a 15-4 win. Will First Coast Christian repeat their success, or does Cedar Creek Christian have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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