After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Schoharie, Mekeel Christian Academy was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville Wolves. The result was nothing new for Mekeel Christian Academy, who have now won four games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Ethan Hadders looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Caleb Hussey was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Jadin Zoeller was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Mekeel Christian Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4 record this season. As for Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mekeel Christian Academy will challenge Fonda-Fultonville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Fonda-Fultonville's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Mekeel Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville, they will head out on the road to square off against Canajoharie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Canajoharie will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. Johnsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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