Liberty Christian Academy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-7 margin over the Tree of Life Christian Trojans. That's more bragging rights for Liberty Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
James Rainier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Rainier was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Caleb Windle and Evan Dupler did most of the damage at the plate: Windle scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Dupler scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Windle continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Aiden Geiger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Tree of Life Christian's side, Meshach Bishara was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Vascura, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Liberty Christian Academy's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6. As for Tree of Life Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty Christian Academy will take on Granville Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Granville Christian Academy is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so Liberty Christian Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Tree of Life Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Delaware Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tree of Life Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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