Coventry Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Lancaster County Christian Lions by a score of 15-14. That's two games in a row now that Coventry Christian has lost by just one run.
Jackson Korne put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and ten unearned) runs off nine hits. Korne was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jeffrey Swartz was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Swartz is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. John Mark Niehls was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Like Coventry Christian, Lancaster County Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Sheldon Fisher. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fisher was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Landon Eby was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Coventry Christian's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Lancaster County Christian, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Coventry Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lancaster County Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Annville-Cleona at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Annville-Cleona's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Lancaster County Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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