Metrolina Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Shady Spring Tigers a 16-0 shutout. Metrolina Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine games by eight runs or more this season.
Chase Kiker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Kiker has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kiker was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leyton Guhl, who went 1-for-1 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Perry Hargett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Metrolina Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Shady Spring, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Metrolina Christian Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play Lake City at 11:30 a.m. Metrolina Christian Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Lake City likes a good challenge. As for Shady Spring, they will challenge Rocky River at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Rocky River will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Shady Spring surely won't give up without a fight.
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