Red Lion Christian Academy had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They put the hurt on the Newark Yellowjackets with a sharp 14-1 win on Wednesday. The Lions have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Yellowjackets, too.
Logan Hill
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Caleb Sutton and Logan Hill made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Sutton pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hill tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Sutton has allowed since back in April of 2024. At bat, Sutton scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Hill scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave Hill a new career-high.
In other batting news, Red Lion Christian Academy let Anthony Contessa and Gavin Lindo run wild. Contessa scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Lindo scored a run while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits Lindo has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Chandler Smith, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one double, and one RBI.
Red Lion Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .531. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .321 or higher in nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Newark's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Red Lion Christian Academy is taking a road trip to face off against Tatnall at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Newark, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Dickinson at 11:00 a.m.
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