Southern Maryland Christian Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last six games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Fairfax HomeSchool Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Southern Maryland Christian Academy fell victim to a tough 21-3 loss at the hands of Trinity Christian. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Southern Maryland Christian Academy in their matchups with Trinity Christian: they've now lost three in a row.
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.
Meanwhile, Fairfax HomeSchool beat USA Homeschool 9-4 on Saturday.
Justin Holdcroft made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Holdcroft has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Holdcroft was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other pitching news, Joe Mallory looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Will Smith was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Caleb Alberts, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Southern Maryland Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Fairfax HomeSchool, their record now sits at 12-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Southern Maryland Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Fairfax HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Southern Maryland Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 18-1 defeat they got from Fairfax HomeSchool in their previous matchup on Wednesday. Can Southern Maryland Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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