Byne Christian is 0-4 against Georgia Christian since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 4:30 p.m. Byne Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
After a string of three wins, Byne Christian's good fortune finally ran out last Thursday. Their rough 16-3 loss to Southwest Georgia STEM Charter might stick with them for a while.
Jack McFarlin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last three games he's played. Andrew Battaglia was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Georgia Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of Westwood by a score of 6-4. That's two games in a row now that Georgia Christian has lost by exactly two runs.
Georgia Christian saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carson Hanks, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Byne Christian's record now sits at 3-3. As for Georgia Christian, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Byne Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .509. However, it's not like Georgia Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Byne Christian might still be hurting after the 16-4 loss they got from Georgia Christian in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Byne Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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