Tabernacle had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it six. They lost 18-0 to the Cornerstone Christian Eagles. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Torches were not able to get on the board.
As for Cornerstone Christian, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 11-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
For Cornerstone Christian's part, Gage Donaldson and Greyson Hale were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Donaldson pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Hale tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Donaldson went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Hale got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs. Cornerstone Christian is undefeated when Donaldson posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, Cornerstone Christian got a massive performance out of Jacob Monroe, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Monroe has become a key player for the Eagles: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Reid Hendon, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tabernacle will challenge Tuscaloosa Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cornerstone Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Pineview Christian at 3:00 p.m.
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