Softball Preview: Trinity Christian Crusaders vs. Citizens Christian Academy Patriots
The Trinity Christian Crusaders will challenge the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Thursday, Trinity Christian didn't have quite enough to beat Robert Toombs Christian Academy and fell 2-1.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Citizens Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Echols County a 12-0 shutout on Monday. Considering the Patriots have won eight games by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Emy Lowery was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Lowery was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brilynn Waldron was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Emma Gourley, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Trinity Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Citizens Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Trinity Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Citizens Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Trinity Christian beat Citizens Christian Academy 13-9 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will Trinity Christian repeat their success, or does Citizens Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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