The Hernando Christian Academy Lions will head out on the road to take on the Real Life Christian Academy Raptors at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hernando Christian Academy is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Hernando Christian Academy lost 16-1 to Ruskin Christian on Monday.
Meanwhile, Real Life Christian Academy got themselves on the board against Ocala Christian on Thursday, but Ocala Christian never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Crusaders. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for the Raptors this season.
Gavin Rose was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Isaiah Navarro was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Victor Vazquez was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Real Life Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for Real Life Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 4-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Hernando Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Hernando Christian Academy suffered a grim 17-4 defeat to Real Life Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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