Genesee Christian extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They lost 16-0 to the Plymouth Christian Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Soldiers of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Plymouth Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
For Plymouth Christian Academy's part, Calvin Nielson looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Nielson posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
On the hitting side, Michael Fernandez was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Justin Shollack also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Genesee Christian will head out to face off against Atherton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Plymouth Christian Academy, they will face off against Norway at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 0.5 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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