Brunswick Christian Academy had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-5 to make it four. They lost 17-0 to the Open Bible Christian Warriors. The game marked the first time this year in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
As for Open Bible Christian, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win they have posted against Brunswick Christian Academy since May 14, 2022.
For Open Bible Christian's part, Campbell Avant made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Avant has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Open Bible Christian's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 2-7 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Zeke Mindziak was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Open Bible Christian is 3-1 when Mindziak posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Troy DeDios, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Coming up, Brunswick Christian Academy will face off against Corinth Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Open Bible Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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