The Keswick Christian Crusaders will face off against the Bradenton Christian Panthers at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Keswick Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Keswick Christian will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Saint Stephen's Episcopal on Friday. The Crusaders were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Falcons. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Crusaders as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Jackson Sullivan
| 03/04/25 @ Sarasota Christian | 6 |
| 02/13/25 @ Tarpon Springs | 5 |
| 02/20/25 vs Pinellas Park | 3 |
| 04/04/25 vs Master's Academy | 1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Oasis Christian | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Jackson Sullivan made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Keswick Christian is 5-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-10 otherwise. Sullivan was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Caleb Stratis was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Keswick Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 9-12 when he doesn't). Javan Gipson also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Keswick Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Bradenton Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 20-10 to Seffner Christian. Even if the Panthers couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Matthew Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Holland Hume was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
The victory got Keswick Christian back to even at 12-12. As for Bradenton Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Everything went Keswick Christian's way against Bradenton Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2021, as Keswick Christian made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Crusaders since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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