Westminster Christian is 6-0 against Keys Gate since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Westminster Christian Warriors will be playing at home against the Keys Gate Knights at 7:00 p.m. Westminster Christian will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.
Westminster Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Palmer Trinity a 13-0 shutout. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Westminster Christian has managed all season.
Aaron Hernandez tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Manny Marin was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Eric Eikenberg, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI.
Keys Gate aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Thursday extended their overall winning streak to three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Somerset Academy (Silver Palms). That's two games straight that Keys Gate has won by just one run.
Keys Gate also got a great performance from Gio Lugo as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Lugo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Matthew Salazar was excellent, going 3-for-3 with a triple. Johandry Paz was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Westminster Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. As for Keys Gate, their win bumped their record up to 14-11.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westminster Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Keys Gate struggles in that department as they've averaged .439. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Westminster Christian's way against Keys Gate when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Westminster Christian made off with a 16-1 victory. Will Westminster Christian repeat their success, or does Keys Gate have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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