Baseball Preview: Open Door Christian Patriots vs. New London Wildcats
The Open Door Christian Patriots will play host again on Thursday to welcome the New London Wildcats, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Open Door Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Open Door Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over St. Martin de Porres. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Ben Comer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Comer was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Thomas Perris was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Evan Reed, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, New London was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 17-2 loss at the hands of St. Paul.
Open Door Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for New London, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
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