TEMECULA – The Linfield Christian Lions demonstrated their talents on the baseball diamond Saturday, March 9, clinching a decisive 11-3 victory over the Rancho Christian Eagles in a gripping non-conference encounter.
From the onset, the Lions established dominance, leveraging the remarkable pitching skills of starter DJ Kerr and the explosive power of catcher Drew Taylor, who blasted a 2-run homer that propelled the team forward.
Despite the challenging opposition, sophomore Braden Williams of the Rancho Christian Eagles displayed his talent, impressively going 3 for 3 at the plate and crossing the plate twice himself. Teammates Cylis Proffitt, AJ Garza, and Dylan Cookson all contributed to the scoreboard by driving in runs, demonstrating the Eagles’ determination and resilience.
The victory was a crucial morale booster for Linfield Christian, improving their overall record to 6-5 and offering some solace for their 0-2 standing in the Ambassador League. In contrast, Rancho Christian’s defeat brought them to a 2-5 overall standing, though they maintain a balanced 1-1 in the Inland Valley League.
The day’s baseball festivities didn’t end there for Linfield Christian, who continued their winning streak into the afternoon. In a powerful display of skill and teamwork, they also triumphed over Santa Rosa Academy with a solid 7-2 score in the second game of the mix matched doubleheader.
In Ambassador League play, the following week, Linfield went on to face Aquinas (3-0 loss) and Woodcrest Christian (9-3 win) while Rancho Christian took on Vista del Lago (9-7 win) and Rancho Verde (6-0 win) in Inland Valley League play.
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