
Warriors
05/07/25 @ Walther Christian Academy | 18 |
04/24/25 @ Christian Liberty | 16 |
04/04/25 vs Northridge | 16 |
05/05/25 vs Crossroads Christian | 14 |
04/29/25 @ Alden-Hebron | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Westminster Christian). They were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Walther Christian Academy Broncos on Wednesday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Zach Gurley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Westminster Christian is 5-2 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 6-10 otherwise. Gurley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Dries, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Miles Meurer, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and two runs.
Westminster Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Westminster Christian pushed their record up to 11-12 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Walther Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Westminster Christian will challenge Schaumburg Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Walther Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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