Stevenson had lost six straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-10 to make it seven. They lost 24-0 to the King's Way Christian Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-1 on Tuesday.
As for King's Way Christian, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3. Considering they have won eight contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For King's Way Christian's part, Grady Schaller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Schaller has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Cam Disbrow looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Sam Somarakis was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Reece Johnson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Stevenson will venture away from home to take on Kalama at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for King's Way Christian, they will host King's at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. King's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so King's Way Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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