While Key put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Chapelgate Christian Academy. The Obezags were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Yellowjackets. Considering the Obezags have won four contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Wyatt Dowton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 5.1 innings pitched. Dowton was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1. He has become a key player for Key: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-5 otherwise.
| 03/19/25 @ Sts. Peter & Paul | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Chapelgate Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs St. Frances Academy | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Rockbridge Academy | 2 |
| 03/15/25 vs Meade | 1 |
In other batting news, John Fisher and Sean Flynn did most of the damage at the plate: Fisher went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double, while Flynn scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Flynn is becoming a predictor of Key's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Alex Neenan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Key moved to 5-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Chapelgate Christian Academy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Looking ahead, Chapelgate Christian Academy will welcome Friends at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Key will be paying especially close attention to the Yellowjackets' matchup: after the Yellowjackets faces off against the Quakers, they'll take on Key again at 4:00 p.m. on the 23rd.
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