Baseball Recap: Highlands Christian Finds Home Field Redemption Against David Posnack Jewish Day

There's no place like home for Highlands Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They put the hurt on the David Posnack Jewish Day Rams with a sharp 14-5 victory on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Knights considering their one-run performance the game before.

Sage Chartier

Batters Struck Out

03/17/25 vs David Posnack Jewish Day	4
03/13/25 @ Lake Worth Christian	2
04/15/24 vs Sports Leadership & Management	4

Caleb Wahlers and Sage Chartier were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Wahlers pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Chartier pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. At bat, Wahlers went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while Chartier scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 3-for-5. Chartier is becoming a predictor of Highlands Christian's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't).

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Watach, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. That triple was his first of the season. Phillip Cavalcante was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.

Highlands Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Highlands Christian pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.7 runs. As for David Posnack Jewish Day, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands Christian will head out to face off against Sheridan Hills Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sheridan Hills Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for David Posnack Jewish Day, they will venture away from home to square off against North Miami Beach at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.