Statesville Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a rough 22-2 loss at the hands of the Liberty Preparatory Christian Patriots. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Statesville Christian has scored all season.
Jeremy Todd made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Liberty Preparatory Christian's side, Casey Hahne and Keegan Spach made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Hahne pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Spach tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Hahne has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hahne scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Spach went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Owen Russ was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Everette Small, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Statesville Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Liberty Preparatory Christian, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Statesville Christian will square off against Carolina Day at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carolina Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Liberty Preparatory Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Gospel Light Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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