Softball Recap: Citizens Christian Academy Patriots vs. Crisp Academy Wildcats
There's no place like home for Citizens Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with a 14-10 win over the Crisp Academy Wildcats on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in August.
Gracie Giddens was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Giddens was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Citizens Christian Academy let Mattie Lewis and Emy Lowery loose on the outfield. Lewis went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI, while Lowery scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Gourley, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Citizens Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're batting average total in three consecutive games.
Citizens Christian Academy pushed their record up to 10-3 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Crisp Academy, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Citizens Christian Academy will host Robert Toombs Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Robert Toombs Christian Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Citizens Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Crisp Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Westwood at 4:00 p.m.
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