Start has not done well against Toledo Christian recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Start Spartans had just enough and edged the Toledo Christian Eagles out 5-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Start.
Anthony St Claire and Jalyn Brown did most of the damage at the plate: St Claire scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Brown scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Zak Sahloff, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
Start is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Toledo Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Start will take on Woodward at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Woodward is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Start will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Toledo Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ottawa Hills at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ottawa Hills will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Toledo Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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