In what's become a running theme this season, Ripon Christian gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past the Modesto Christian Crusaders 12-2. That's more bragging rights for Ripon Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dustin Hoekstra was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Hoekstra was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Ripon Christian got a great performance from Jordan Luisi as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Luisi has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Grant Sonke and Josh Crivello did most of the damage at the plate: Sonke scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Crivello scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayden Anderson, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
On Modesto Christian's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan "Nate" Moore, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Ripon Christian has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. As for Modesto Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Ripon Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Waterford at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Waterford is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Ripon Christian will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Modesto Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Johansen at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Modesto Christian is facing Johansen at the right time seeing as Johansen is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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