Baseball Recap: Timberlake Christian Tornadoes vs. Roanoke Valley Christian EAGLES
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, Timberlake Christian was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Roanoke Valley Christian EAGLES. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Timberlake Christian has managed all season.
Billy Shumaker was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 17 over seven innings pitched. Shumaker was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adrian Warrick, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Woo Kang, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Roanoke Valley Christian's side, Luke Somers was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with two triples and a run.
Timberlake Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 3-3 record this season. As for Roanoke Valley Christian, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Christian Heritage Academy the next time they take the field. Timberlake Christian will host Christian Heritage Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Roanoke Valley Christian will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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