Lancaster Mennonite had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 8-13 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Shalom Christian Academy Flames, sneaking past 3-1. That's more bragging rights for the Blazers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jackson Snader spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits.
Reuben Gingrich
| 04/06/26 @ Lancaster Catholic | 4 |
| 05/11/26 @ Shalom Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/10/26 vs La Academia Charter | 2 |
| 03/17/26 @ Lancaster County Christian | 2 |
| 05/04/26 vs Pequea Valley | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Reuben Gingrich, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Lancaster Mennonite: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-13 otherwise.
As for Shalom Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 10-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since March 25, 2025.
On Shalom Christian Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Carter Defenderfer gave up only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. Defenderfer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ethan Brechbill made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles. Another player making a difference was Drake Wenger, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Lancaster Mennonite does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shalom Christian Academy, they will face off against McConnellsburg at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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