Softball Recap: Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles vs. Ridgecroft Rams
With a playoff game on the line, Cape Fear Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Thursday. They never let the Ridgecroft Rams onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Cape Fear Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Glenna Mclamb made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Mclamb has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Mclamb was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Larah Tripp and Avery Lassiter did most of the damage at the plate: Tripp went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Lassiter went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Kristina Kennedy, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Cape Fear Christian Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. As for Ridgecroft, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10.
Cape Fear Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against Lawrence Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lawrence Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Cape Fear Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Ridgecroft does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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