Baseball Recap: Calvary Christian Academy falls despite strong effort from Ethan Benjamin

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 7:18pm

Baseball Recap: Calvary Christian Academy Cougars vs. Bristol Warriors

After flying high against Jenkintown last Thursday, Calvary Christian Academy came back down to earth. The Calvary Christian Academy Cougars took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bristol Warriors on Saturday. Calvary Christian Academy has struggled against Bristol recently, as their contest on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Ethan Benjamin was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Adam Lohwasser was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.

On Bristol's side, Cole Guy made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Guy has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Guy was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Trae Anthony, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Chance Wideman, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Calvary Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Bristol, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.

Calvary Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge The Christian Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Calvary Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Bristol, they will be playing at home against Church Farm at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Bristol will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.

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