Jenkintown hasn't had much luck against Faith Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Drakes will be playing at home against the Lions at 3:45 p.m. Jenkintown has given up an average of 15.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jenkintown is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season two weeks ago. They came up short against Dock Mennonite, falling 16-0.
Meanwhile, Faith Christian Academy entered their tilt with Plumstead Christian on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They didn't even let Plumstead Christian on the board, marking their second-straight 8-0 shutout. Give the Lions' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Reid Miller tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
Faith Christian Academy pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs over those games. As for Jenkintown, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Jenkintown might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Faith Christian Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Drakes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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