Softball Preview: Pinewood Christian Patriots vs. Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders
Pinewood Christian and Robert Toombs Christian Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2019, but likely not for long. The Pinewood Christian Patriots will venture away from home to face off against the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinewood Christian will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Monday, Pinewood Christian earned a 6-2 win over Thomas Jefferson Academy.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Robert Toombs Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Windsor Academy. The Crusaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Meredith Durden's shutout, as she gave up just seven hits. Those nine innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Robert Toombs Christian Academy let Maddie Joyner and Railee Thomas loose on the outfield. Joyner went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Thomas went 1-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and two RBI. What's more, Joyner also posted a .667 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Kennedy, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Pinewood Christian pushed their record up to 15-7 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Robert Toombs Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Pinewood Christian came up short against Robert Toombs Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in August, falling 19-15. Can Pinewood Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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