Conestoga Christian is on a five-game streak of home losses, Harrisburg Christian an 11-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Conestoga Christian Cougars will take on Harrisburg Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Conestoga Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Conestoga Christian's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past La Academia Charter 17-0. Conestoga Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Clark Brubacher was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Brubacher has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Brubacher was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Micah Watkins was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Owen Shrom, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Harrisburg Christian lost 11-1 to High Point Baptist Academy on Friday.
Conestoga Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Harrisburg Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Everything went Conestoga Christian's way against Harrisburg Christian in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 as Conestoga Christian made off with a 14-3 victory. Does Conestoga Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Harrisburg Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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