Softball Preview: Cumberland Christian Crusaders vs. The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers
Cumberland Christian is 0-10 against The Pilgrim Academy since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Cumberland Christian Crusaders will look to defend their home field against The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers at 4:00 p.m.
Cumberland Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They suffered a rough 19-2 loss at the hands of Calvary Academy on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, The Pilgrim Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They put the hurt on Calvary Academy with a sharp 10-2 win.
Eliana Remlein spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Remlein, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Cumberland Christian suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to The Pilgrim Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Cumberland Christian, Emily Brittin (who scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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