First Christian was the 8-7 winner over Southside Christian when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The First Christian Lions wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs they have scored all season.
First Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Morgan Earnhart, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, First Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southside Christian only tossed three.
On Southside Christian's side, Hank Steedley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Steedley was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
First Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Southside Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
First Christian will head out on the road to challenge Countryside Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games First Christian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Southside Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Brunswick Christian Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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