The Salem Baptist Christian Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hickory Christian Academy Knights at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Salem Baptist Christian can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over Greater Vision Academy. The victory was just what Salem Baptist Christian needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
Reece Pleasant and Eli Hedrick made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Pleasant tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Hedrick tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Pleasant has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Pleasant scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Hedrick went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Avery Smith was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Sam Hedrick was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
Meanwhile, Hickory Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Carolina Day 10-4.
Like Salem Baptist Christian, Hickory Christian Academy also got a great game from a pair of two-way players: Jared Zientek. On the mound, Zientek pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jude Carter tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. At the plate, Zientek went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Carter scored a run while going 1-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Friar, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
The win got Salem Baptist Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Hickory Christian Academy, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Salem Baptist Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Hickory Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Salem Baptist Christian might still be hurting after the 12-6 loss they got from Hickory Christian Academy when the teams last played back in March. Will Salem Baptist Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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