Jupiter Christian entered their tilt with Somerset Academy - Canyons with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Jupiter Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jupiter Christian got a great performance from James Rheinecker as he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Matthew Schulz, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaden Kostura, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Somerset Academy - Canyons' side, Brock Shaffer and Jake Rosini did some serious damage despite the final result: Shaffer went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Rosini went 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI. Tay Briskey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Jupiter Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-8. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.
Jupiter Christian will play host again on Thursday to welcome Glades Day, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Glades Day will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Seminole Ridge at 6:00 p.m. Seminole Ridge's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Somerset Academy - Canyons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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