Softball Game Preview: The Christian Academy on Home-Turf

By Team Reports Apr 27, 2024, 9:06am

Softball Preview: The Christian Academy vs. Renaissance Academy Knights

The Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Monday against the Renaissance Academy Knights at 4:00 p.m.

The Christian Academy lost 16-6 to MAST Community Charter on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for The Christian Academy in their matchups with MAST Community Charter: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Renaissance Academy entered their tilt with Calvary Christian Academy with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 win over the Cougars on Friday.

GABBY ANDREONI was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. ANDREONI has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. ANDREONI was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on RYANN GEPHART, who scored three runs and stole six bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was SAMANTHA REYNOLDS, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.

The Christian Academy now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Renaissance Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.

The Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Renaissance Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will The Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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