Gateway Legacy Christian Academy's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Parkway West Longhorns by a score of 8-4.
Simon Ruiz made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Ruiz was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run. He also put up a run, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Juan Telles was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Those stolen bases marked the first that he snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Daniel Mendoza, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Gateway Legacy Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Parkway West, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Gateway Legacy Christian Academy Lions take on Wright City Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Parkway West, they will take on Lutheran South at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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