Baseball Game Recap: Cumberland Christian Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 7, 2024, 3:08pm

Baseball Recap: Cumberland Christian Crusaders vs. Atlantic Christian Cougars

Cumberland Christian is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 25-0 to the Atlantic Christian Cougars on Tuesday. The contest marked the first time this year in which Cumberland Christian was not able to get on the board.

For Atlantic Christian's part, Charlie Costello was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Costello has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Costello was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.

In other batting news, Ethan Costello was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Aiden Martin, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.

Cumberland Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Atlantic Christian, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Cumberland Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Atlantic Christian, they will head out on the road to take on The Pilgrim Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Atlantic Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.

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