If Mekeel Christian Academy was feeling good off their 11-1 takedown of Berne-Knox-Westerlo last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mekeel Christian Academy Lions lost 14-4 to the Schoharie Storm on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Mekeel Christian Academy has scored all season.
Mekeel Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Hussey, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Adrien Roman, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Schoharie's side, Justin VanGasbeck made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. VanGasbeck has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. VanGasbeck was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Eddison Wayman Bender was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Devon Schrader was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Mekeel Christian Academy now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Schoharie, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
Mekeel Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mekeel Christian Academy is facing Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville at the right time seeing as Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Schoharie, they will be playing at home against Duanesburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Schoharie is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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