Medina Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Cornerstone Christian Patriots by a score of 16-15. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Thursday (13), Medina Christian Academy still had to take the loss.
D.J. Reidl put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Reidl was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Joey Green and Jono Timco stepped up to the plate in a big way. Green scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances, while Timco scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Green is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Landers, who scored a run while going 3-for-6.
Like Medina Christian Academy, Cornerstone Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Joey Lindic. On the mound, Lindic struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Josh Martin tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Lindic went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Martin scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Will Archer, who went 3-for-6 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Kolsen Keeper was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5.
Medina Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Cornerstone Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Medina Christian Academy will face off against Mansfield Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Medina Christian Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Cornerstone Christian, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Ravenna at 5:00 p.m.
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