Minutemen
| 03/14/25 @ Ocala Christian | 20 |
| 02/17/25 @ Wildwood | 20 |
| 04/08/25 vs First Christian | 15 |
| 03/10/25 vs Jefferson County | 15 |
| 04/04/25 vs Meadowbrook Academy | 10 |
Countryside Christian had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt First Christian on Tuesday. The Minutemen blew past the Lions 17-2. The result was nothing new for the Minutemen, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Clay Dees and Lucas Gruenwald made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Dees tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Gruenwald pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. At bat, Dees scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3, while Gruenwald scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1. Gruenwald has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Jace Reustle was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tristan Weathers, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Countryside Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as First Christian only managed two hits.
The victory was the third in a row for Countryside Christian, bringing their record up to 13-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for First Christian, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Countryside Christian will square off against St. John Lutheran at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Minutemen's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Saints have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season. As for First Christian, they will take on Brunswick Christian Academy at 3:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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