Clifton Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Grace Christian Academy Crusaders with a sharp 22-1 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Blake Chandler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Chandler has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Chandler was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Meents, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Ethyn Bailey was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Clifton Central pushed their record up to 7-6 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs per game. As for Grace Christian Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clifton Central will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Illinois Lutheran, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Clifton Central is facing Illinois Lutheran at the right time seeing as Illinois Lutheran is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gardner-South Wilmington at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gardner-South Wilmington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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