It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but St. David ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the GRACE Christian Eagles and snuck past 6-5. Winning may never get old, but St. David's sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Davis Crowder was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Crowder has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Crowder was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Crowder wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was John Thagard, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Like St. David's, GRACE Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Conner Tack. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Tack was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
St. David's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for GRACE Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. David's will take on Varsity Opponent at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for GRACE Christian, they will be playing at home against Wake Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wake Christian Academy is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning GRACE Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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