
Patriots
05/17/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Academy | 18 |
04/28/25 @ Trinity Christian | 15 |
03/20/25 @ First Preparatory Christian Academy | 15 |
03/19/25 vs First Preparatory Christian Academy | 15 |
04/02/25 @ First Preparatory Christian Academy | 14 |
With a playoff win on the line, Citizens Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Westwood Wildcats as they made off with a 10-2 win. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by six runs or more this season.
Thomas Gentry and Jonathan Rutland were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Gentry struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Rutland struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Gentry has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Gentry went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Rutland went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Gray McLean was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyson Crosby, who earned two runs and three stolen bases.
Citizens Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in three consecutive matchups.
Citizens Christian Academy pushed their record up to 21-7-2 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Westwood, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-12.
As of now, neither Citizens Christian Academy nor the Wildcats have any future games scheduled.
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