After three games on the road, Fairfax HomeSchool is heading back home. They will take on the Southern Maryland Christian Academy Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fairfax HomeSchool is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Fairfax HomeSchool earned a 9-4 victory over USA Homeschool.
Justin Holdcroft made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Holdcroft has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Holdcroft was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Joe Mallory looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Will Smith, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Caleb Alberts was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Southern Maryland Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a rough 21-3 defeat at the hands of Trinity Christian.
Southern Maryland Christian Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grant McGuigan, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Fairfax HomeSchool's win bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Southern Maryland Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Fairfax HomeSchool has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Southern Maryland Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Fairfax HomeSchool took their victory against Southern Maryland Christian Academy when the teams last played on Wednesday by a conclusive 18-1. Does Fairfax HomeSchool have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southern Maryland Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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