By Faith Berry
For the second straight game, the Crusaders' proficiency at the free throw line proved to be a key factor in victory. After hitting 24-of-29 from the charity stripe Friday afternoon, Valpo nailed 23-of-28 from the free throw line on Saturday. An early basket by Johnson opened the scoring, while Little had two inside buckets and a free throw in the first five minutes. “You have to look at the free throw line for our success today,” said Drew. The Islanders out-rebounded Valpo by a 38-28 spread, but also committed 16 turnovers against just 11 by the Crusaders.
Was executive producer on an episode of MTV2's Off the Bat from the MLB Fan Cave, which aired in April 2014. Went 4-2 with a 3.35 ERA (43.0IP, 16ER) in six April starts, marking his highest career April wins total. Made two official spring training starts and did not record a decision, allowing 6ER in 10.0IP (5.40 ERA)… alsomade one minor league start vs. Stretched his scoreless innings streak to 22.0 in his June 15 start vs. Atlanta, but lost a 5-4 decision... 8.1IP, season-high 12H, 5R/4ER, 1BB, 7K. Notched his 50th career win on July 27th vs. Detroit, becoming the youngest pitcher to reach 50 career wins since Atlanta's Steve Avery (10/1/93; 23+170)...
