There's no place like home for Lancaster County Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They had just enough and edged West Shore Christian Academy out 8-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lancaster County Christian also won the last time the pair played on May 3rd.
Joey Lapp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Lapp has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lapp was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sheldon Fisher was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Josh Aiken was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On West Shore Christian Academy's side, Jaden Locker was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Memphis Barron, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Lancaster County Christian pushed their record up to 8-6 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for West Shore Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Lancaster County Christian will head out on the road to take on High Point Baptist Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lancaster County Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. West Shore Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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