For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Colton and Salem Academy meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Vikings lost 14-3 to the Crusaders. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Crusaders earlier this season, when they won 17-5.
Carson Weinberger made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Avery Schroeder was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
Colton's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Salem Academy, their record now sits at 7-13.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Colton is set to face off against their familiar foe Kennedy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Salem Academy will square off against rival Country Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for the Crusaders: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while the Cougars have snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
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