Temple Christian can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on the Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs with a sharp 16-3 win. Considering Temple Christian has won three matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Silas Walker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Walker has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Temple Christian let Robert Thacker and Blake Cash loose on the outfield. Thacker scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Cash scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jace Reno, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Temple Christian pushed their record up to 4-5 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Westover Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2-1.
Temple Christian will look to defend their home field on Monday against Christian Heritage Academy at 4:30 p.m. As for Westover Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Timberlake Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Westover Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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