Baseball Recap: Shalom Christian Academy wins going away against Cumberland Valley Christian

By Team Reports Apr 10, 2024, 6:46am

Baseball Recap: Shalom Christian Academy Flames vs. Cumberland Valley Christian Blazers

Shalom Christian Academy can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Cumberland Valley Christian Blazers with a sharp 9-3 win. The victory was just what Shalom Christian Academy needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior game.

Keaton Shands made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Shands was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

In other batting news, Shalom Christian Academy let Ethan Brechbill and Andrew Schmidt loose on the outfield. Brechbill scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Schmidt scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.

Shalom Christian Academy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Cumberland Valley Christian, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Shalom Christian Academy will be playing at home against Mount Airy Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Shalom Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Cumberland Valley Christian, they will head out on the road to take on GVCS Broadfording at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. GVCS Broadfording's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Cumberland Valley Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

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