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The approach remains the same, no matter the opponent. “Have good at-bats, pump the strike zone, make the routine plays,” Helias coach Chris Wyrick said Tuesday after the Crusaders defeated the Owensville Dutchmen 11-1 in five innings at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex. “That has to be the philosophy.”

The Helias Crusaders didn’t play their best game. But when they needed it, they put enough together to find a way to win. “The last couple of innings, we shored things up and got the win,” Helias coach Chris Wyrick said after the Crusaders defeated the Fatima Comets 5-3 on Thursday at Lions Field.

BASEBALL CITY, Fla. — The Helias Crusaders rolled to a pair of wins Monday.

One run, three runs, three runs. Helias gave up just seven runs in three games, and that added up to a baseball district title for the Crusaders. Helias continued its strong pitching run Friday through the Class 5 District 5 Tournament, posting a 9-3 victory against the Washington Blue Jays in the championship game at the American Legion Post 5 Sports Complex.

The start of the postseason is just around the corner. The Helias Crusaders look to be peaking at the right time.

Helias coach Chris Wyrick picked up win No. 400 in his coaching career with a thrilling 4-3 win against crosstown rival Jefferson City to claim the Jays Baseball Classic title Saturday at Vivion Field.