Regents's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Temple Christian Crusaders as they made off with a 13-1 victory. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by ten runs or more this season.

Sam Johnson
04/24/25 vs Temple Christian | 6 |
04/01/25 @ Roanoke Valley Christian | 3 |
03/27/25 @ Charlottesville | 3 |
03/24/25 @ Faith Christian Academy | 4 |
03/18/25 @ Fredericksburg Christian | 3 |
04/26/24 vs Temple Christian | 8 |
Sam Johnson and Paul Duval were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Johnson struck out six batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Duval tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts Johnson has posted since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Johnson went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Duval went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Regents is 5-1 when Duval posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Tucker Jamison and David Shonka did most of the damage at the plate: Jamison went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs, while Shonka went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Shonka has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Luke Trivette, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base.
Regents kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Regents' win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Temple Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Regents will head out to take on Western Albemarle at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Temple Christian, they will square off against Ridgeview Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Ridgeview Christian has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.4 runs per game on average), something Temple Christian will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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