The matchup between Cornerstone Christian and Medina Christian Academy on Monday hardly resembled the 2-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Cornerstone Christian Patriots had just enough and edged the Medina Christian Academy Knights out 16-15. This was payback for Cornerstone Christian, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Joey Lindic and Josh Martin were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Lindic struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Martin tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Lindic went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Martin scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Will Archer, who went 3-for-6 with four stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Josh Wrobel, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-5.
Like Cornerstone Christian, Medina Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: D.J. Reidl. He pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Reidl was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Joey Green and Jono Timco stepped up to the plate in a big way. Green scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances, while Timco scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Green continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Noah Landers was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-6.
The victory got Cornerstone Christian back to even at 8-8. As for Medina Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cornerstone Christian will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Ravenna at 5:00 p.m. As for Medina Christian Academy, they will challenge Mansfield Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mansfield Christian is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Medina Christian Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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