Metrolina Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the NorthPoint Christian Academy NightHawks a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for Metrolina Christian Academy, who have now won seven contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Bennett Johnson looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Leyton Guhl was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jacob Seamon, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Metrolina Christian Academy's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for NorthPoint Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Metrolina Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Carmel Christian at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Metrolina Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 0.7 runs per game this season, so Carmel Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for NorthPoint Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jackson Day at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jackson Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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