Ambassador Christian School won the last time they faced Hickory Christian Academy and things went their way on Monday too. The Lions had just enough and edged out the Knights 6-5.
Michael Bowser tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high.

JT Roche
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on JT Roche, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was James Cameron Johnson IV, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Ambassador Christian School always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Ambassador Christian School's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. As for Hickory Christian Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ambassador Christian School will face off against Combine Academy National at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hickory Christian Academy, they will challenge Asheville Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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