Baseball Recap: Calvary Christian Makes It Four in a Row on the Road

Calvary Christian had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Bellevue on Tuesday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over the Tigers. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won five contests by eight runs or more so far this season.

Cal Ruwe and Adam Curtis were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Ruwe didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Curtis struck out seven batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. At the plate, Ruwe scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Curtis scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Curtis also put up a double, which was his first of the season.

Josh Ruwe

Stolen Base (Career)

04/15/25 @ Bellevue	3
04/08/25 vs Ludlow	2
03/21/25 @ Dayton	2
03/29/25 vs Augusta	1
03/27/25 vs Dayton	1

In other batting news, Josh Ruwe was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Finn Zachary was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.

Calvary Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Calvary Christian pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Bellevue, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calvary Christian will challenge Villa Madonna at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bellevue, they will square off against Highlands at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.