The Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Bethany Christian Bruins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhart Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Elkhart Christian Academy is headed into the contest fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Argos on Saturday as Elkhart Christian Academy made off with an 18-6 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Elkhart Christian Academy.
James Ramirez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Ramirez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ramirez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on LJ Bevier, who went 5-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and three doubles. Liam Elkins was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
Meanwhile, Bethany Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 6-0 walloping at the hands of Bremen.
Elkhart Christian Academy's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Bethany Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
Bethany Christian's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Elkhart Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .523. It's a different story for Bethany Christian, though, as they've only averaged .292. Will they be able to contain Elkhart Christian Academy's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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