Softball Recap: Chichester Eagles vs. Renaissance Academy Knights
After flying high against Academy Park last Thursday, Chichester came back down to earth. The Chichester Eagles wound up on the wrong side of a tough 21-15 walloping at the hands of the Renaissance Academy Knights on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chichester of the 8-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Renaissance Academy's part, JESS DUNN made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 13 unearned) runs off ten hits. DUNN has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. DUNN was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her six plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, SAMANTHA REYNOLDS was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. MALAYSIA JONES was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with seven RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Chichester's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Renaissance Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Chichester will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Interboro at 3:45 a.m. One thing working in Chichester's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups. As for Renaissance Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Delaware County Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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