Baseball Recap: Westminster Christian Warriors vs. Hiawatha Hawks
Westminster Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Hiawatha Hawks with a sharp 11-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Westminster Christian.
Zach Christensen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Elias Vaagen and Connor Zorn did most of the damage at the plate: Vaagen scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Zorn scored a run while going 3-for-3. Vaagen is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Anthony Braoudakis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The win got Westminster Christian back to even at 2-2. As for Hiawatha, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Westminster Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Elmwood Park at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Westminster Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Hiawatha, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Orangeville/Aquin Catholic at 4:30 p.m. Hiawatha is facing Orangeville/Aquin Catholic at the right time seeing as Orangeville/Aquin Catholic is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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