Softball Preview: Trinity Christian Lions vs. Spalding Jaguars
The Trinity Christian Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Spalding Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Trinity Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Spalding's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Things were looking good for Trinity Christian after they put the first points on the board on Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy by a score of 4-3.
Kaylee Croft spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Trinity Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kayden Harrison, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Spalding was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They came up short against Peach County, falling 9-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Jaguars have suffered since August 13th.
Trinity Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Spalding, their loss dropped their record down to 12-6.
Spalding's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Trinity Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Spalding, though, as they've been averaging only 3.6. Will Trinity Christian keep running through batters, or will Spalding buck the trend?
Trinity Christian took their win against Spalding when the teams last played back in August by a conclusive 9-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Trinity Christian since the team 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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