After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, Temple Christian was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs 8-7. That's more bragging rights for the Crusaders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Blake Cash
| 03/13/25 vs Westover Christian Academy | 7 |
| 04/26/24 @ Regents | 4 |
| 04/22/24 vs Christian Heritage Academy | 2 |
| 04/09/24 vs Westover Christian Academy | 4 |
| 04/04/24 vs Grace Christian | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Silas Walker and Blake Cash were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Walker struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Cash struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. At bat, Walker scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-4, while Cash scored a run and stole Four bases. while going 1-for-2.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jace Reno, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
The win got Temple Christian back to even at 1-1. As for Westover Christian Academy, their record now sits at an identical 1-1.
Looking ahead, Temple Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Faith Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Westover Christian Academy, they will challenge George Washington at 6:00 p.m. on March 20th.
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