The Gateway Legacy Christian Academy Lions got the win against the Elsberry Indians on Tuesday by a conclusive 13-1. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Simon Ruiz
Simon Ruiz made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Gateway Legacy Christian Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Ruiz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had over his last five contests.
In other batting news, Luis D?az was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs he has posted over his last four matches. Another player making a difference was Juan Telles, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Gateway Legacy Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Gateway Legacy Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Elsberry, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gateway Legacy Christian Academy will challenge Liberty at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Elsberry, they will face off against Hannibal at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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