Keswick Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Grace Christian Patriots a 15-0 shutout. Keswick Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six games by six runs or more this season.
Ephram Lockwood and Ryan Deorsey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lockwood tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Deorsey tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Lockwood scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Deorsey scored a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Keswick Christian got a massive performance out of Blake Lightfield, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Wilfredo Soto, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Keswick Christian pushed their record up to 8-7 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs per game. As for Grace Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Keswick Christian will take on Pinellas Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keswick Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Pinellas Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grace Christian, they are on the road again on Monday to play Eastland Christian at 4:00 p.m.
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