It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Crossroads Christian had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lee Christian Falcons a 14-0 shutout. Crossroads Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight games by 13 runs or more this season.
Jackson Anderson was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Anderson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Danny Wieninger was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cody Paschall, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
The win got Crossroads Christian back to even at 9-9. As for Lee Christian, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-14.
Crossroads Christian will head out on the road to challenge Lawrence Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lawrence Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Crossroads Christian surely won't give up without a fight. Lee Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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