Baseball Recap: Christian School of York Snags Seventh Win in Last Nine Games

Christian School of York had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Lancaster Mennonite on Saturday. Christian School of York was the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over Lancaster Mennonite. Christian School of York not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since March 14th (when they won 15-0).

Benjamin Martin spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Austin Holbritter was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Chase Wentz was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.

Christian School of York was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lancaster Mennonite only posted a batting average of .261.

Christian School of York has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Lancaster Mennonite, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Christian School of York will welcome High Point Baptist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Christian School of York's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Lancaster Mennonite, they will venture away from home to face off against Pequea Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.