Northwest Christian School got themselves on the board against Kellogg on Saturday, but Kellogg never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 19-0 margin over the Wildcats. That looming 19-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Crusaders yet this season.
Chase Mortlock
| 03/22/25 vs Kellogg | 10 |
| 03/18/25 vs Riverside | 1 |
Chase Mortlock made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.5 strikeouts per game. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Northwest Christian School got a massive performance out of Benjo Roth, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Will McConnell, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Northwest Christian School always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kellogg only posted an OBP of .059.
The win keeps Northwest Christian School at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.5 runs this season. As for Kellogg, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northwest Christian School is headed away from home for the first time to square off against Newport at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kellogg, they will head out to challenge Priest River at 12:00 p.m. on Monday.
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