East Hill Christian has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday. East Hill Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, East Hill Christian fell victim to a rough 20-5 defeat at the hands of Santa Rosa Christian. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for East Hill Christian in their matchups with Santa Rosa Christian: they've now lost five in a row.
Ethan Lujan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jax Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Pensacola Christian Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Atmore Christian on Thursday. Pensacola Christian Academy put the hurt on Atmore Christian with a sharp 18-1 win. That looming 18-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Pensacola Christian Academy yet this season.
Micah Gettle was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gettle was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Jed Fears was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Jaydon McClure was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
East Hill Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Pensacola Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. East Hill Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Pensacola Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
East Hill Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Pensacola Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, sneaking past 7-6. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Pensacola Christian Academy's Ethan Jarrell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be that much easier for East Hill Christian to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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