Baseball Recap: Elliot Christian Eagles vs. Venture Academy Mustangs
Elliot Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They suffered a rough 32-0 loss at the hands of the Venture Academy Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elliot Christian of the 25-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Venture Academy's part, Alexander Wolf-Gallegos made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Wolf-Gallegos was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Xavier Brown, who fired off two home runs, nine RBI, and five runs while going 5-for-5. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Isaac Stewart was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Elliot Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Venture Academy, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Turlock Christian the next time they take the field. Venture Academy will host Turlock Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Elliot Christian will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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