After two games on the road, Covenant Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Georgia Military College Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought game, but Covenant Academy had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Crisp Academy.
Joseph Christy was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Christy was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Hayden Korink made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases. Another player making a difference was Asa Wood, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Georgia Military College was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-6 walloping at the hands of Central Fellowship Christian Academy.
Georgia Military College saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Loerzel, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Covenant Academy dropped their record down to 0-6 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Georgia Military College, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Covenant Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Georgia Military College struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Covenant Academy suffered a grim 17-10 defeat to Georgia Military College when the teams last played back in February. Will Covenant Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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