Juniata Christian is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 8-0 to Rochester Hills Christian on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Juniata Christian of the 9-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Rochester Hills Christian's part, Jacob Uptain and Tyler Hightower were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Uptain tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hightower pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Uptain scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while Hightower scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cameron Bronsing was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Lambert, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
Juniata Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Rochester Hills Christian, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Juniata Christian by a score of 15-0 later that day.
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