The Riverside Christian Wranglers are on the road again on Monday to play the Countryside Christian Minutemen at 4:00 p.m. Riverside Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Riverside Christian after they put the first points on the board last Thursday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Countryside Christian by a score of 15-14. Riverside Christian has not had much luck with Countryside Christian recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Gabe Pate put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Pate was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Levi Padot made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Taytyn Cooper was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Riverside Christian's record is now 6-8. As for Countryside Christian, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Riverside Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Countryside Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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