The Merritt Island Christian Cougars will challenge the Eastland Christian Hurricanes at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, Merritt Island Christian got themselves on the board against Palm Bay, but Palm Bay never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 8-0 victory. The win was just what Merritt Island Christian needed coming off of a 14-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Jayvon Morris was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Morris has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Morris was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anthony Alessandrini, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Bode Handwork was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Eastland Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 22-1 margin over First Baptist Christian Academy. The victory was just what Eastland Christian needed coming off of a 21-1 defeat in their prior game.
The win got Merritt Island Christian back to even at 7-7. As for Eastland Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-7-1.
Everything went Merritt Island Christian's way against Eastland Christian in their previous meeting back in March as Merritt Island Christian made off with a 17-7 win. Does Merritt Island Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eastland Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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