Southwest Florida Christian has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southwest Florida Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Southwest Florida Christian was handed a two-point defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Saint Stephen's Episcopal on Monday. Southwest Florida Christian was the clear victor by a 19-2 margin over Saint Stephen's Episcopal. The result was nothing new for Southwest Florida Christian, who have now won three games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Tyler Miller made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Miller was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
In other batting news, Cole Ingole was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Eli Moore, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Charlotte came up short against Bishop Verot on Monday and fell 7-2.
Charlotte saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braddock Marshall, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Southwest Florida Christian's record is now 5-3. As for Charlotte, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Southwest Florida Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Charlotte struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Southwest Florida Christian suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Charlotte in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Southwest Florida Christian, Tyler Waterhouse (who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three additional RBI, and a double) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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