Lafayette Christian is 4-0 against New Creation Christian Academy since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lafayette Christian Cougars will look to defend their home field against the New Creation Christian Academy Crusaders at 10:30 a.m. Both teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Lafayette Christian is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Friday, just like they did against Sherwood Christian Academy (and have done all season long). Lafayette Christian put the hurt on Sherwood Christian Academy with a sharp 13-1 victory two weeks ago. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lafayette Christian.
Paul Batastini made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Batastini has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Batastini was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Whit Bowden looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits.
Back at the plate, Lafayette Christian let David Karvelas and Matt Latour loose on the outfield. Karvelas scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Latour got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Noah Childree was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, New Creation Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over Young Americans Christian. The win was nothing new for New Creation Christian Academy as they're now sitting on four straight.
Cade Anderson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Horton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Lafayette Christian pushed their record up to 11-8 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for New Creation Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lafayette Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like New Creation Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lafayette Christian beat New Creation Christian Academy 4-1 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was New Creation Christian Academy's Nolan Ballard, who struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be that much easier for Lafayette Christian to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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