Baseball Recap: Mentor Christian vs. Cornerstone Christian Patriots
After a string of three wins, Mentor Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They lost 9-3 to the Cornerstone Christian Patriots. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Mentor Christian has scored all season.
For Cornerstone Christian's part, Matt Lindic made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Lindic was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Josh Martin and Joey Lindic did most of the damage at the plate: Martin scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Lindic scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Brady Plummer was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with three stolen bases.
Mentor Christian's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Cornerstone Christian, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Mentor Christian will be playing at home against Medina Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Medina Christian Academy is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Mentor Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Cornerstone Christian, they will take on Western Reserve Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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