Lexington Christian Academy extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-3 in the process. They came up short against the Landmark Vikings, falling 15-0. Lions fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Vikings since on Monday.
As for Landmark, their win bumped their record up to 2-3. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Landmark's part, Casey O'Connor made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those eight strikeouts gave O'Connor a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That run marked the first that he has scored this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jason Piscatelli, who went 1-for-4 with six stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those six stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Theo Masella, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Lexington Christian Academy will face off against rival Concord Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Landmark is set to take on their familiar foe Berwick Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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