If East was riding high off their 11-3 takedown of Warrensville Heights last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The East Dragons lost 14-1 to the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals on Wednesday.
For Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's part, Nik Wirsching and Ryan Wiehe were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Wirsching struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Wiehe struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (and only one walk). Wirsching has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Wirsching scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Wiehe scored a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy let Nicky Rovelli and Jules Hernandez loose on the outfield. Rovelli scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-1, while Hernandez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. Hernandez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Thad Eaton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
East's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 20-4.
East does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwest at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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