After only two runs in their last game, Evans made sure to put some runs up on the board against Augusta Christian on Friday. The Evans Knights put the hurt on the Augusta Christian Lions with a sharp 10-2 win. Winning may never get old, but the Knights sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Carter Morris
Carter Morris made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Evans is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Morris was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Matthew West looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Bryant Rushing, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bryson Crewe, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Evans hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive matches.
The victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 4-6. As for Augusta Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Coming up, Evans will challenge Lakeside at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Evans 3.8, Lakeside 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Augusta Christian, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Augusta Christian Lions face off against Cardinal Newman Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give Cardinal Newman their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season.
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