Elkhart Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the LaVille Lancers. Elkhart Christian Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as LaVille apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Elkhart Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Elkins, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Elkhart Christian Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as LaVille didn't hit any.
On LaVille's side, Collin Czarnecki spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucas Plummer, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Filley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Elkhart Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for LaVille, they pushed their record up to 13-6 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elkhart Christian Academy will take on La Lumiere at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. La Lumiere is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for LaVille, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Triton at 5:30 p.m.
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