Knights
| 03/25/25 @ Linfield Christian | 11 |
| 02/24/25 vs Valley View | 7 |
| 02/19/25 vs Upland | 6 |
| 03/08/25 vs Edgewood | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Orange Vista | 3 |
Ontario Christian lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Linfield Christian, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. Ontario Christian blew past Linfield Christian 11-2 on Tuesday. The Knights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tyler Fernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ontario Christian got a big performance out of Logan Escoto, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Escoto has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jacob Ericson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Ontario Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Ontario Christian's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. As for Linfield Christian, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ontario Christian will face off against Rancho Cucamonga at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rancho Cucamonga's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Ontario Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Linfield Christian, they will take on Arrowhead Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Linfield Christian is facing Arrowhead Christian at the right time seeing as Arrowhead Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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