If Faith Christian Academy was feeling good off their 9-2 takedown of Community Christian on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Faith Christian Academy Conquerors fell victim to a rough 12-2 defeat at the hands of New Bern Christian Academy on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Faith Christian Academy has scored all season.
Jessie Carrillo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
On New Bern Christian Academy's side, Tyler Willis made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Willis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Holden Popperwill, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Popperwill is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Aiden Britt was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Faith Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for New Bern Christian Academy, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Faith Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Jacksonville Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Faith Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for New Bern Christian Academy, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Greenville Christian Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m.
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