Peoria Christian's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They skirted past the Stark County Rebels 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Peoria Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Josiah Kniep and Gavin Walder were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kniep pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Walder struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kniep scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Walder scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jameson Fisher was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Gerig, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
On Stark County's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Connor Daum, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Charley Holmstrom was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Peoria Christian is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Stark County, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Peoria Christian is on the road again on Thursday to play Tolono Unity at 4:30 p.m. As for Stark County, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Henry-Senachwine at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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