For the second straight game, Gaston Christian will face off against Grace Christian. The Eagles will head out to face off against the Crusaders at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Gaston Christian 3.8, Grace Christian 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Gaston Christian heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They lost 8-2 to Grace Christian. The Eagles' loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
For Grace Christian's part, they got a great performance from Landon McDonald as he struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Matt Murchison was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Jimmy Alfonsin was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Grace Christian lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gaston Christian didn't launched any home runs.
Grace Christian has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Gaston Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-3.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gaston Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Grace Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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