Softball Preview: American Christian Academy Patriots vs. Chelsea Hornets
The American Christian Academy Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Chelsea Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. American Christian Academy is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
Last Monday, American Christian Academy earned a 6-3 victory over Bibb County.
Charli Kyser and Sydney Elam were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kyser pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Elam pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Kyser has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kyser went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Elam scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Naia Smith was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Raegan Morrison, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Chelsea was able to grind out a solid win over Oak Mountain on Tuesday, taking the game 5-2.
Alaysha Crews spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caroline Brown, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
American Christian Academy's record is now 18-5. As for Chelsea, their record is now 13-15-3.
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