Excelsior Charter came tearing into Thursday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Hesperia Christian Patriots 6-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Excelsior Charter also won the last time the pair played last Wednesday.
BRANDON GILL made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. GILL has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. GILL was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on TYLER OERMAN, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was JACOB CASTILLO, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
On Hesperia Christian's side, Caleb Audet was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Excelsior Charter pushed their record up to 9-5-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. As for Hesperia Christian, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Excelsior Charter will take on Riverside Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Excelsior Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Hesperia Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Western Christian at 3:15 p.m.
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