After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Southern, Grace Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They put the hurt on the Cumberland Valley Christian Blazers with a sharp 13-1 win. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered an 11-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Connor Earley
| 03/21/25 @ Cumberland Valley Christian | 8 |
| 03/13/25 vs Southern | 0 |
| 05/20/24 vs Shalom Christian Academy | 7 |
| 05/16/24 vs Heritage Academy | 4 |
| 05/07/24 vs Mercersburg Academy | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Jaeden Peterson and Connor Earley were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Peterson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Earley didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. At bat, Peterson got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI, while Earley scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Peterson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, AJ Presley and Lawson Aikens did most of the damage at the plate: Presley scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Aikens scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs Presley has posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory got Grace Academy back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Grace Academy will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against GVCS Broadfording at 4:30 p.m. As for Cumberland Valley Christian, they will head out to face off against Shalom Christian Academy at 2:45 p.m. on Monday.
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