Northside Christian Academy and Orangeburg Prep are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Northside Christian Academy Crusaders will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Orangeburg Prep Indians at 6:00 p.m. Northside Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Northside Christian Academy beat Thomas Sumter Academy 9-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Northside Christian Academy.
Luke Bohnsack made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 4.1 innings pitched. Bohnsack has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bohnsack was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Northside Christian Academy let Spencer McGee and Matt Diaz loose on the outfield. McGee went 1-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double, while Diaz scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cade McNeill, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Orangeburg Prep fell victim to a rough 9-3 loss at the hands of Ben Lippen on Tuesday.
Orangeburg Prep saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlie McCutchen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Northside Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. As for Orangeburg Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northside Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Orangeburg Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northside Christian Academy took their win against Orangeburg Prep when the teams last played last Thursday by a conclusive 17-4. Will Northside Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Orangeburg Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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