Conestoga Christian had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Alliance Christian Gryphons out 13-11. Conestoga Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Clayton Zimmerman and Bransen Weaver did most of the damage at the plate: Zimmerman scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-5, while Weaver scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Kyle Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
On Alliance Christian's side, Cole Boyles put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Boyles was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing six bases while going 4-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Brennan Corson stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases and three RBI. He hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Fegan, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 1-for-4.
Conestoga Christian's win bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Alliance Christian, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Conestoga Christian will head out on the road to challenge La Academia Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Conestoga Christian has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Alliance Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lancaster County Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Alliance Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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