Central Florida Christian Academy is 0-8 against Real Life Christian Academy since March of 2017 but things could change on Monday. The Eagles will venture away from home to face off against the Raptors at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Central Florida Christian Academy put up the most runs they have all season on Thursday. They fell just short of Ocala Christian by a score of 25-24. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tatum Ingram stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 4-for-6 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Maria Cassapian was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Real Life Christian Academy waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They were the clear victors by a 19-9 margin over the Lions. Considering the Raptors have won 11 contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Real Life Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Carli Klein, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Anderson, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Real Life Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .486. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in 15 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Central Florida Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Real Life Christian Academy, their record now sits at 11-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Central Florida Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Real Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 12.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Central Florida Christian Academy suffered a grim 21-3 defeat to Real Life Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
