Temple Christian put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Monday. Everything went their way against the Ridgeview Christian Crusaders as the Temple Christian Crusaders made off with a 17-6 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Temple Christian considering their one-run performance the game before.
Silas Walker was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Walker has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four stolen bases, six RBI, and four runs.
In other batting news, Luke Gifford was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Blake Cash, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Temple Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season. As for Ridgeview Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Temple Christian will face off against Roanoke Valley Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Temple Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Ridgeview Christian, they will be playing at home against United Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ridgeview Christian is facing United Christian Academy at the right time seeing as United Christian Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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