Cumberland Valley Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 9-3 walloping at the hands of the Shalom Christian Academy Flames. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cumberland Valley Christian of the 9-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Shalom Christian Academy's part, Keaton Shands was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Shands was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ethan Brechbill and Andrew Schmidt did most of the damage at the plate: Brechbill scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Schmidt scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Cumberland Valley Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Shalom Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Cumberland Valley Christian is on the road again on Thursday to play GVCS Broadfording at 4:30 p.m. GVCS Broadfording will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Cumberland Valley Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shalom Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mount Airy Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Shalom Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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