The Combine Academy National Goats will head out on the road to challenge the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Combine Academy National had to settle for a 4-3 loss against Grace Christian. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Combine Academy National has scored all season.
Meanwhile, Metrolina Christian Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their 21-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of Gaston Christian by a score of 5-4.
Chase Kiker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Neil Griffin was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Perry Hargett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Combine Academy National's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 21-1.
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