The Christian Patriots will be taking part in a tournament against the Valhalla Norsemen at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Steele Canyon. While the Patriots didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Logan Major spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Christian is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 1-2 otherwise.
Braeden Casey
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Braeden Casey, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Benji Molina, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Valhalla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 6-1 to University City.
Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Valhalla, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Valhalla's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. It's a different story for Valhalla, though, as they've only averaged .251. Will they be able to contain Christian's hitters?
Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Valhalla when the teams last played back in March of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. Does Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Valhalla turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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