With a playoff win on the line, Evangel Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They blew past the Cotopaxi Pirates 12-0. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won seven in a row.
Nate Lucia
| 04/07/25 @ Custer County | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Elbert | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Cotopaxi | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Front Range Christian | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Calhan | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Nate Lucia was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Evangel Christian Academy is 4-1 when Lucia posts two or more runs, but 4-6 otherwise. Josiah Ochoa was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Evangel Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive games.
Evangel Christian Academy now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Cotopaxi, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Looking ahead, Evangel Christian Academy will take on Elbert at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.5 runs per game on average), something the Eagles will no doubt try to take advantage of. Cotopaxi does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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