Conestoga Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They never let La Academia Charter onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. With that win, Conestoga Christian brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Clark Brubacher made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Brubacher has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Brubacher was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Micah Watkins was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Owen Shrom, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Conestoga Christian and bumps their season record up to 3-7. As for La Academia Charter, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Conestoga Christian will take on Harrisburg Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Harrisburg Christian is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Conestoga Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for La Academia Charter, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Forge Baptist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Forge Baptist Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something La Academia Charter surely won't give up without a fight.
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