Lancaster County Christian lost to Conestoga Christian back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Lancaster County Christian Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Conestoga Christian Cougars. The win made it back-to-back victories for Lancaster County Christian.
Nolan Zwally and Joey Lapp were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Zwally tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Lapp struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. At the plate, Zwally scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Lapp scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Lapp is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Reynolds, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Josh Aiken, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Like Lancaster County Christian, Conestoga Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Clark Brubacher. He pitched 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Brubacher was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Lancaster County Christian now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Conestoga Christian, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lancaster County Christian will take on High Point Baptist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Conestoga Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Christian School of York at 3:45 p.m. Christian School of York is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
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