Kings Christian dropped their record down to 8-11-1 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Legacy Christian Academy Lions by a score of 13-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Crusaders have suffered since March 15th.
Rusty Martin
| 05/12/25 @ Alpaugh | 3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Legacy Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Avenal | 3 |
| 05/13/25 vs Legacy Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Alpaugh | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Rusty Martin was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Kings Christian: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-9-1 otherwise.
As for Legacy Christian Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-7-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games.
On Legacy Christian Academy's side, Caden Nunez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nunez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other pitching news, Owen Knaggs looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Lincoln Brown and Lucas Highfill did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Highfill went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Parker Kirstine, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Legacy Christian Academy beat Kings Christian by a score of 22-4 later that day.
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