Softball Recap: Grace Christian Crusaders vs. Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs
The third road match was the charm for Grace Christian, as they earned their first road win of the season. They had just enough and edged the Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs out 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Grace Christian also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Macey Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Jackson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hayley Pugh, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Wake Christian Academy's side, Mayken Lynette spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Lynette has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Wake Christian Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grace Christian only tossed three.
Grace Christian's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Wake Christian Academy, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-1.
Grace Christian will head out on the road to take on John Paul II Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. John Paul II Catholic is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats at home, meaning Grace Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Wake Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against GRACE Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. GRACE Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
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