Softball Preview: Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Citizens Christian Academy Patriots
Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Citizens Christian Academy are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2015, but likely not for long. The Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders will head out to take on the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Robert Toombs Christian Academy will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy will head into Wednesday's game hoping to keep the good times rolling: they only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run they dealt First Preparatory Christian Academy on Wednesday. Robert Toombs Christian Academy put the hurt on First Preparatory Christian Academy with a sharp 17-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won five contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Mary Frances Stanley was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Mercer, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Robert Toombs Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .692. The last time their OBP was this high was back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Citizens Christian Academy came up short against Trinity Christian on Tuesday and fell 8-4.
Citizens Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emy Lowery, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brilynn Waldron, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3. As for Citizens Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Robert Toombs Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP 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.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy skirted past Citizens Christian Academy 12-11 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Robert Toombs Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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