While Christ Prep Academy's win against Kansas City East Christian Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Lions on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Josh Eddy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning one run and three stolen bases. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Colton Mccalmon looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
James Henry
| 04/16/26 vs Kansas City East Christian Academy | 3 |
| 04/13/26 @ Heritage Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Grandview | 1 |
| 03/28/26 vs Plaza Heights Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/26/26 vs Pleasant Ridge | 1 |
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on James Henry, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Asa Geis, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Christ Prep Academy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Kansas City East Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Looking ahead, Christ Prep Academy will face off against Veritas Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Kansas City East Christian Academy, they will take on St. Mary's Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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