Softball Recap: Atlantic Shores Christian Seahawks vs. Portsmouth Christian Patriots
In what's become a running theme this season, Atlantic Shores Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past the Portsmouth Christian Patriots 16-7. With that win, Atlantic Shores Christian brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Mylie McCoy made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. McCoy has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. McCoy was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Victoria Beatty and Ashlyn Harris did most of the damage at the plate: Beatty scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Harris scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Beatty is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Green, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Portsmouth Christian's side, Anna Osborne made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Breeze, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Portsmouth Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Atlantic Shores Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Portsmouth Christian, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atlantic Shores Christian will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Greenbrier Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. As for Portsmouth Christian, they will challenge Tidewater Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Portsmouth Christian is facing Tidewater Academy at the right time seeing as Tidewater Academy is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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