Montgomery, Ala. — Blue Mountain Christian’s baseball team responded strongly after an opening loss to Faulkner, sweeping a doubleheader Saturday and winning the series. The Toppers lost the first game 16-9 but rebounded with wins of 11-5 and 11-4.
In the second game, the Toppers took control early with a seven-run second inning. Key hits included a two-run double from Jake Meilstrup and a two-run home run from Cody Presley. Presley and Meilstrup each drove in three runs. Chris Matthews pitched a complete game, allowing five earned runs over seven innings to earn the win.
The Toppers carried momentum into the third game, taking an early lead and breaking it open with a five-run fourth inning. RBIs from Yaidel Perez, Presley, and Jarrett Morris highlighted the frame. Presley added a sacrifice fly later in the game. Ross Polizzi led the offense with a 4-for-6 effort and an RBI. Presley went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, and Perez added two RBIs. The team finished with 11 runs on 20 hits for the second straight game.
On the mound, Benji Webb pitched 8.1 innings, allowing four runs on five hits to earn the win. Christian Maness closed out the game, securing the final two outs. The sweep marked a strong showing for Blue Mountain Christian, demonstrating power and discipline at the plate while controlling the game tempo.
Faulkner’s response after the loss showed the team’s resilience. The series victory was a significant win for the Toppers, boosting their position in the standings, according to team sources.
