It was a good run, but Forge Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Kent Denver Sun Devils by a score of 10-8. Forge Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Kent Denver apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played on Saturday.
Burke Jasa stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Easton Wilde, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Forge Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kent Denver didn't tossed any.
On Kent Denver's side, Alex Padalino and Jack Wilson did most of the damage at the plate: Padalino went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Wilson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Quinn Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Forge Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 18-4. As for Kent Denver, their win bumped their record up to 6-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forge Christian is on the road again on Tuesday to play Berthoud at 3:00 p.m. Berthoud is coming into the match with 11 straight victories at home, so Forge Christian will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Kent Denver, they will head out on the road to face off against Prospect Ridge Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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