For the second straight game, Desert Christian will face off against Faith Baptist. The Knights will host the Contenders at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Desert Christian came out on top against Faith Baptist on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Knights took their game against the Contenders 9-5. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Contenders: they've now won nine in a row.
Jason Main made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.
Blake Jones
| 04/22/25 @ Faith Baptist | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Vasquez | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Eastside | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Santa Clarita Christian | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Santa Clarita Christian | 2 |
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In other batting news, Blake Jones and Logan Mount did most of the damage at the plate: Jones went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run, while Mount went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Desert Christian is 3-1-1 when Jones posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-5-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Noah Bakewell, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Desert Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Faith Baptist is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9. As for Desert Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6-2.
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