With a playoff game on the line, Cornerstone Christian rose to the challenge on Monday. Everything went their way against the Tabernacle Torches as they made off with a 12-1 win. Cornerstone Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine matches by eight runs or more this season.
Gage Donaldson and Colby Harrison were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Donaldson pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Harrison struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Donaldson scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Harrison scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on J.R. Monroe, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Sam Johnson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The victory was the third in a row for Cornerstone Christian, bringing their record for this year to 10-1. As for Tabernacle, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
As of now, neither Cornerstone Christian nor Tabernacle have any future games scheduled.
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