The CCA Patriots went 2-2 this week, losing 8-7 to Georgia Christian Tuesday and 8-3 to Pinewood Wednesday. They rebounded with a win against CHESS Academy (15-0 in three innings) on Friday and First Preparatory Christian Academy (10-2) on Saturday. The game Saturday was played in Douglas while the other three were on the road.
Saturday, the Patriots scored one in the fourth, four in the fifth, two in the sixth, and three in the seventh. First Prep managed one run in the sixth and another in the seventh.
Designated hitter Jackson Knight was 3-4 with four RBI and a run scored. Blake Bryant and Jonathan Rutland each had three hits while Taeven Harden scored twice. Two of Rutland’s hits were doubles while Bryant had a double and a triple.
Bryant picked up the win with five innings of work. He gave up one hit, no runs, and struck out seven. Bryant improved to 4-3 with a 1.72 ERA on the season. Thomas Gentry threw the final two innings in relief.
The Patriots are 15-8 on the season and have six games remaining. They are in action next on Tuesday against Georgia Christian at home. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.