Alliance Christian had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-7 to make it 14. They lost 11-1 to the Valley Forge Baptist Academy Patriots. The Gryphons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 14-4.
As for Valley Forge Baptist Academy, they now have a winning record of 4-3. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won four contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Valley Forge Baptist Academy's part, Abe Moore made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Valley Forge Baptist Academy is 3-1 when Moore allows two or fewer earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Moore was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Toby Szackas was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Micah Simotas was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Alliance Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Valley Forge Baptist Academy, they will challenge Plumstead Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Valley Forge Baptist Academy will need to watch out since Plumstead Christian has now posted at least ten runs in their last four games.
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