Temple Christian hadn't done well against Roanoke Valley Christian recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Crusaders came out on top against the EAGLES by a score of 4-1. That's two games straight that the Crusaders have won by exactly three runs.
Silas Walker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Robert Thacker was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Cash, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Crusaders
| 04/15/25 @ Roanoke Valley Christian | 4-1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Faith Christian Academy | 7-4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Timberlake Christian | 17-7 |
The victory was the third in a row for Temple Christian, bringing their record up to 5-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Roanoke Valley Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Temple Christian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-0 loss against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy on the 18th. As for Roanoke Valley Christian, they have also already played their next match, a 4-0 defeat against Christian Heritage Academy on the 17th.
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