Crusaders
| 04/03/25 @ Mount Pleasant | 14 |
| 03/11/25 @ Bradford Prep | 13 |
| 03/25/25 @ Community School of Davidson | 9 |
| 04/01/25 vs Corvian Community | 8 |
| 03/14/25 vs Bradford Prep | 8 |
It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Christ the King ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They walked away with a 14-10 win over the Mount Pleasant Tigers. The Crusaders' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Patrick Walsh was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Owen Shipman, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Walsh wasn't the only one making solid contact: Christ the King kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Christ the King's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-6. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Mount Pleasant, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Christ the King will square off against Langtree Charter Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Crusaders are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Mount Pleasant, they will face off against Union Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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