The Riverside Christian Wranglers will head out on the road to take on the St. John Lutheran Saints on Friday. Riverside Christian has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Riverside Christian fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Countryside Christian on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Minutemen. The Wranglers just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Haiden Duke put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Duke was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gabe Pate was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Jace Fowler was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Riverside Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. This was only their first loss (out of three games) when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but St. John Lutheran ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They blew past Bronson 9-3. The Saints might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Riverside Christian's record now sits at 4-8. As for St. John Lutheran, their record is now 10-7.
Riverside Christian couldn't quite finish off St. John Lutheran when the teams last played back in February and fell 5-3. Can Riverside Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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