After having lost a blowout in their previous game against NorthPoint Christian Academy, Lee Park Prep was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Walnut Grove Christian Christian Warriors a 7-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Lee Park Prep, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brody Adams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Adams has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Adams was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Adams wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isaac Watkins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Justus Stikeleather, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Lee Park Prep has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season. As for Walnut Grove Christian, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Lee Park Prep will square off against NorthPoint Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. NorthPoint Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Lee Park Prep surely won't give up without a fight. Walnut Grove Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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