Williston has gone a perfect 8-0 against Seven Rivers Christian recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Williston Red Devils will venture away from home to face off against the Seven Rivers Christian Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Williston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Williston had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Crescent City on Friday. Williston put the hurt on Crescent City with a sharp 17-1 win. The Red Devils haven't had any issues with the Raiders recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Anthony Gardea made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Blake Martin
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| 02/26/25 @ Vanguard | 2 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Blake Martin, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Another player making a difference was Braige Schneider, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Seven Rivers Christian's offense. They fell just short of Weeki Wachee by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. The Warriors' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
Seven Rivers Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Williston, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Williston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Seven Rivers Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Williston took their victory against Seven Rivers Christian in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Williston since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
