With a playoff game on the line, Burlington Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Wayne Christian Eagles as they made off with a 15-3 win. Burlington Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 12 matches by six runs or more this season.
Anthony Valdez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Valdez has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Valdez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mark Primm was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Lofton Gonzales was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Wayne Christian's side, Miles Hamm made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Burlington Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 17-5-1. As for Wayne Christian, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-8.
As of now, neither Burlington Christian Academy nor Wayne Christian have any future games scheduled.
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