Softball Preview: Tunstall Trojans vs. Temple Christian Crusaders
The Tunstall Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Temple Christian Crusaders at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Tunstall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Tunstall's hitters might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Randolph-Henry on Thursday. They fell victim to a tough 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Statesmen. Tunstall has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tunstall saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Harper Lovelace, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Meanwhile, Temple Christian was not the first on the board last Thursday, but they got there more often. They had just enough and edged Miller School of Albemarle out 7-6.
Millie Cundiff was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cundiff has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cundiff was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Conner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Tunstall's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Temple Christian, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Tunstall has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Temple Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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