Christ the King came out on top against Langtree Charter Academy on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Crusaders took their match against the Lions 9-5. The victory continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won six in a row.
Colin Ryan looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
Troy Alderfer
| 04/16/25 @ Corvian Community | 3 |
| 04/28/25 @ Langtree Charter Academy | 2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Lincoln Charter | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Mount Pleasant | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Corvian Community | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Troy Alderfer, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Christ the King is undefeated when Alderfer posts two or more runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Jimmy Tamuccio was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Christ the King's record is now 13-7. As for Langtree Charter Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Christ the King will venture away from home to challenge Randleman at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Crusaders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Langtree Charter Academy, they are taking a road trip to face off against Stuart W. Cramer at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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