Conestoga Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-4 walloping at the hands of Christian School of York. Conestoga Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Christian School of York apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Declan McDermot put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). McDermot was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Bransen Weaver was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kyle Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Like Conestoga Christian, Christian School of York also got a great game from a two-way player: Benjamin Martin. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Martin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Martin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Max Kruth was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Noah Cunningham was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Conestoga Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Christian School of York, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Conestoga Christian will stay at home for another game and welcome Mount Calvary Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Mount Calvary Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Christian School of York, they will head out on the road to challenge Coventry Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Coventry Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
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