After only one run in their last game, Emmanuel Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Northwood on Thursday. The Warriors put the hurt on the Rangers with a sharp 11-5 win. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by six runs or more this season.
Karston Kickbusch
| 04/24/25 @ Northwood | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Stryker | 2 |
| 04/11/25 @ Rogers | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Ottawa Hills | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Rogers | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Karston Kickbusch made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Emmanuel Christian is 4-1 when Kickbusch posts two or more stolen bases, but 0-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Luke Carmody was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Ethan Sherban, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Emmanuel Christian's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-5. As for Northwood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Emmanuel Christian will take on Port Clinton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors are facing the Redskins at the right time seeing as the Redskins are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Northwood, they will square off against Elmwood at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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