The Alexander Christian Academy Crusaders will head out on the road to challenge the Asheboro Hybrid Academy Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Alexander Christian Academy is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Alexander Christian Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 25-1 margin over Shining Light Academy on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Crusaders with their most commanding win of the season.
Zach Davidson looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Emery Gonzalez was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Landyn Cupp, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI.
Alexander Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .690. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Vandalia Christian hit Asheboro Hybrid Academy with a four-run third inning last Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Warriors lost 12-2 to the Vikings. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, the Warriors couldn't push the score so high this time.
Seth Autry made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Alexander Christian Academy's win was their tenth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-0. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average this season. As for Asheboro Hybrid Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Alexander Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Asheboro Hybrid Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .502. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
