The Shekinah Christian Flames will face off against the Centennial Stars at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Shekinah Christian's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Centennial has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
Shekinah Christian lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Delaware Christian, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Thursday's matchup. The Flames put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 20-1 win on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Flames, who have now won four contests by 14 runs or more so far this season.
Aiden Nofziger and Camden Miller made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Nofziger didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Miller tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nofziger has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Nofziger went 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Miller went 4-for-5 with three RBI and two runs.
Alex Bauermeister
| 04/17/25 vs Delaware Christian | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Mt. Gilead | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Tree of Life Christian | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Northside Christian | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Briggs | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Bauermeister, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Max Kilzer was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Shekinah Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Centennial came up short against Bexley on Saturday, falling 18-6.
Isaac Puntum made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Shekinah Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shekinah Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .558. However, it's not like Centennial struggles in that department as they've averaged .509. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
