After losing to Bethlehem Christian Academy the last time they met, Evangel Christian decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Evangel Christian Lightning walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights on Saturday.
ZAC GROSSMANN made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
GROSSMANN wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was RALEY CURTIS, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another was TREY HOPE, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Lightning
| 03/08/25 @ Bethlehem Christian Academy | 7-4 |
| 03/03/25 @ Chambers Academy | 6-1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Bessemer Academy | 13-3 |
| 02/25/25 @ Heritage Christian Academy | 14-4 |
| 02/21/25 @ Escambia Academy | 15-2 |
| + 5 more games |
Evangel Christian's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Coming up, Evangel Christian will challenge East Central HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Evangel Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so East Central HomeSchool's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bethlehem Christian Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Glenwood at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Glenwood will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Bethlehem Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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