Lafayette Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Sherwood Christian Academy Eagles 17-3. Lafayette Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by ten runs or more this season.
Paul Batastini made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Batastini has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Batastini was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Dustin Ogle and Noah Childree did most of the damage at the plate: Ogle scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Childree scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Landon Childree was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Lafayette Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Sherwood Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with that loss, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.
Lafayette Christian will head out on the road to square off against Holy Ground Baptist Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Lafayette Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Sherwood Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Lafayette Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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