Tabernacle Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 13-3 to the Cornerstone Christian Academy Crusaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tabernacle Christian of the 6-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Cornerstone Christian Academy's part, Emery Gonzalez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gonzalez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jean Vargas, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Colt Anderson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Tabernacle Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tabernacle Christian will face off against Union Grove Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Cornerstone Christian Academy, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Davidson Day at 4:00 p.m. Cornerstone Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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