Santa Clarita Christian's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Faith Baptist Contenders by a score of 8-5. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Contenders: they've now won four in a row.
Gregory Michlin was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Michlin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
Wyatt Waldron
| 04/09/25 @ Faith Baptist | 3 |
| 03/20/25 vs Gorman Learning Charter - Santa Clarita | 2 |
| 02/18/25 vs Nordhoff | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Vasquez | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Vasquez | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wyatt Waldron, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Santa Clarita Christian's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 1-8 when he doesn't). Mason Rappleye also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Santa Clarita Christian's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 4-8. As for Faith Baptist, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Santa Clarita Christian will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Contenders: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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