Victory Christian Academy lost to Shorecrest Prep back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Victory Christian Academy Storm came out on top in a nail-biter against the Shorecrest Prep Chargers and snuck past 8-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Victory Christian Academy.
Victory Christian Academy let Merrick Smith and Nathan Thomas loose on the outfield. Smith scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Thomas scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Shorecrest Prep's side, Edward Sax was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Sax has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sax was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Eli Thomas was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Chris Booth, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Shorecrest Prep was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Victory Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Shorecrest Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Victory Christian Academy will square off against Lake Gibson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Lake Gibson is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Victory Christian Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Shorecrest Prep, they will square off against Northside Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Northside Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Shorecrest Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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