The Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Goodpasture Christian Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Middle Tennessee Christian will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Last Tuesday, Middle Tennessee Christian sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Battle Ground Academy.
Cayden King was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). King has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. King was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
King wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Drew Massengale, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Goodpasture Christian had to settle for a 6-4 loss against Friendship Christian on Tuesday.
Goodpasture Christian also got a good showing from Jake Truitt, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Bishop Quarles was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Harrison Cassle, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Middle Tennessee Christian pushed their record up to 12-8 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Goodpasture Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-6-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Middle Tennessee Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Goodpasture Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.5. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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