Southern Maryland Christian Academy came into Tuesday's game having lost 16 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Takoma Academy Tigers. With that win, Southern Maryland Christian Academy brought their scoring average up to 8.8 runs per game.
Daniel Katulich and Ethan Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Katulich tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Miller pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Katulich scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Miller scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Elijah Gheen was a standout: he scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Brady Dautenhahn was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Southern Maryland Christian Academy made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3.
Southern Maryland Christian Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Fredericksburg V at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southern Maryland Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Takoma Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Avalon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Takoma Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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