Novi Christian Academy proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 11) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Lutheran 6-5. For Novi Christian Academy, this counts as revenge for the 11-5 victory Lutheran walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Tyler Brown
| 04/29/25 @ Inter-City Baptist | 7 |
| 04/15/25 @ Hope Christian Academy | 4 |
| 05/12/25 vs Lutheran | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Bloomfield Christian School | 3 |
| 05/10/25 @ Taylor Prep | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Tyler Brown made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Novi Christian Academy is undefeated when Brown posts three or more RBI, but 6-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Sam Snipes and Brett Polakowski did most of the damage at the plate: Snipes went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI, while Polakowski got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs. That's the most RBI Snipes has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Luke Gallagher, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Novi Christian Academy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-7. As for Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Novi Christian Academy will square off against Redford Union at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a 26-game losing streak. As for Lutheran, they have already played their next match, a 6-1 loss against Whitmore Lake on the 13th.
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