The Peoples Baptist Academy Knights will head out to challenge the Skipstone Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Peoples Baptist Academy will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Peoples Baptist Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Trinity Prep on Saturday. Peoples Baptist Academy put the hurt on Trinity Prep with a sharp 17-4 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Brayden Sweatman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Sweatman was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Peoples Baptist Academy let Carter Osteen and Josues Ruiz run wild. Osteen scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Ruiz scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Aaron Cramer was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Peoples Baptist Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Trinity Prep only posted an OBP of .423.
Meanwhile, Skipstone Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 12-0 to Rock Springs Christian Academy.
Peoples Baptist Academy's record is now 3-5. As for Skipstone Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Peoples Baptist Academy might still be hurting after the 20-4 loss they got from Skipstone Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Peoples Baptist Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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