After flying high against Shining Light Baptist Academy two weeks ago, Rockwell Christian School came back down to earth. The Rockwell Christian School Chargers' tough 18-1 defeat to the Cornerstone Christian Academy Crusaders on Monday might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Rockwell Christian School has scored all season.
For Cornerstone Christian Academy's part, Kevin Mercedes made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Mercedes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Mercedes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cornerstone Christian Academy let Gunnar Johnson and Micah Gettler loose on the outfield. Johnson scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Gettler scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jean Vargas, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Rockwell Christian School now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2.
Rockwell Christian School will take on Cornerstone Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Shining Light Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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