The Faith Academy Charter Patriots will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the North Hills Christian Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Monday just wasn't the day for Faith Academy Charter's offense. They came up short against North Hills Christian back in April, falling 14-0. Considering the last time the Patriots couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For North Hills Christian's part, Jackson Hall made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hall also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because North Hills Christian is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Hall was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, North Hills Christian got a big performance out of Luke McLaughlin, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave McLaughlin a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Colton Krieg, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
North Hills Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
North Hills Christian's record is now 7-11. As for Faith Academy Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Faith Academy Charter suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to North Hills Christian when the teams last played back in April. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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