King's Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 23-3 margin over the LEAP Academy Lancers. With that victory, King's Christian brought their scoring average up to 10.2 runs per game.
Landon Burkhardt made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Burkhardt was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Alex Rementov looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, Sam Yoo was a standout: he scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brayden Pickard, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
King's Christian pushed their record up to 3-1 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 12.5 runs. As for LEAP Academy, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
King's Christian will be playing at home against Maple Shade at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. King's Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for LEAP Academy, they are on the road again on Friday to play The Pilgrim Academy at 4:00 p.m.
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