Gateway Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Estancia Bears onto the board and left with a 26-0 victory. The win was just what Gateway Christian needed coming off of an 11-1 loss in their prior matchup.
Grady Munson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Munson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
In other pitching news, Rayford Fulkerson looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ethaniel Wigley, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. Samuel Waide was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Gateway Christian's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs per game. As for Estancia, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Gateway Christian will head out on the road to face off against Santa Rosa at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Santa Rosa will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Gateway Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Estancia, they will challenge Mora at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
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