Crusaders
| 04/15/25 vs Packinghouse Christian Academy | 22 |
| 04/07/25 vs The Grove School | 19 |
| 04/01/25 @ Crossroads Christian | 19 |
| 03/14/25 @ California Lutheran | 16 |
| 04/03/25 vs Temecula Prep | 15 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cornerstone Christian). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Packinghouse Christian Academy Bears a 22-0 shutout on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Crusaders with their most commanding win of the season.
Jayden Soto made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Dylan Kelly looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucas Gomez-Creguer, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Josh May, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cornerstone Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matches.
Cornerstone Christian pushed their record up to 14-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Packinghouse Christian Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cornerstone Christian will venture away from home to face off against Calvary Baptist at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Crusaders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Packinghouse Christian Academy, they will challenge Entrepreneur at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bears are facing the Bulls at the right time seeing as the Bulls are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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