[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 15, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2754]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING GRACE CHRISTIAN WARRIORS BASEBALL TEAM

  (Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the Grace 
Christian School Warriors baseball team for their come-from-behind 
victory in this year's Virginia Association of Christian Athletics 
State championship.
  Down to the last 12 outs, the Warriors trailed 4-0. But thanks to 
some timely hits, their comeback started as they were able to put one 
run on the board in the fourth.
  In the bottom of the fifth, things really started turning in Grace 
Christian's favor. A few hits, some heads-up base running, and costly 
errors made by their opponents gave the Warriors a 5-4 lead.
  However, the lead didn't last long, as the Bulldogs from Westover 
Christian Academy scored two in the top of the sixth. But the Warriors 
battled back, tying the game in the bottom half of the inning.
  Grace Christian's MVP pitcher, Isaiah Riddle, mastered Westover 
hitters in the top of the seventh, meaning it all came down to the 
Warriors' bats.
  First baseman Justin Hain led off with a base hit, then stole second, 
and moved to third on a wild pitch. With another wild pitch, Hain 
sprinted home and secured Grace Christian the title.
  Truly, it ain't over till it's over.
  Congratulations to the players, coaches, parents, and staff on an 
incredible season and a well-deserved win.

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