Medina Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Open Door Christian Patriots 13-3. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Medina Christian Academy with their most commanding win of the season.
D.J. Reidl made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Reidl was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adam Collier, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Caden Dyer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Like Medina Christian Academy, Open Door Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Tyler Reaser. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Reaser has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Reaser was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jacob Godby made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. 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.
Medina Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. As for Open Door Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Medina Christian Academy will take on Cornerstone Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Open Door Christian, they will be playing at home against Grand River Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Open Door Christian is facing Grand River Academy at the right time seeing as Grand River Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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