It was a good run, but Open Door Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 13-3 to the Medina Christian Academy Knights. Open Door Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Medina Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Tyler Reaser put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Reaser has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Reaser was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jacob Godby was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Like Open Door Christian, Medina Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: D.J. Reidl. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Reidl was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adam Collier, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Seth Vanderlaan, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Open Door Christian's loss dropped their record down to 12-5-1. As for Medina Christian Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Open Door Christian will take on Grand River Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Open Door Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Medina Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cornerstone Christian at 5:00 p.m.
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