Calvin Christian extended their losing streak to ten on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-12 in the process. They lost 15-2 to the Tri-City Christian Eagles. The Crusaders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 7-4.
Caleb Lapka was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Cole Souders, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
As for Tri-City Christian, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 17th (when they won 18-1).
On Tri-City Christian's side, Preston Chang was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Chang is becoming a predictor of Tri-City Christian's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is 2-1 (and 2-12 when he doesn't). Chang was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, one double, and one RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tri-City Christian got a massive performance out of Sam Denning, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Denning a new career-high. Ryan Scheidnes was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Calvin Christian is set to square off against their familiar foe Orange Glen at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Tri-City Christian will take on rival Foothills Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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