First Baptist Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Crescent City recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. First Baptist Christian Academy is taking a road trip to face off against Crescent City at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
First Baptist Christian Academy headed into their last match having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Warner Christian Academy let them put that streak behind them. First Baptist Christian Academy put the hurt on Warner Christian Academy with a sharp 26-2 win on Tuesday. With that victory, the Crusaders brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Caitlyn Davis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She also tossed three walks, marking her first of the season. She was even better at the plate, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlynn Clements, who went 4-for-5 with seven RBI and three runs. Those RBI were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Serenity Arneaud, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
First Baptist Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .821. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Crescent City had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three two weeks ago. They were the clear victors by a 20-0 margin over the Crusaders. While the Raiders didn't have the best season last year (they finished 1-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Like First Baptist Christian Academy, Crescent City also got a great game from a two-way player: Caylee Goff. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). The dominant performance also gave Goff a new career-low in walks (zero). She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Crescent City let Macy Stuckey and April Morales run wild. Stuckey went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Morales scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Stuckey is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Shae Delaney was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Crescent City's record now sits at 6-3. As for First Baptist Christian Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. First Baptist Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Crescent City struggles in that department as they've averaged .551. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
First Baptist Christian Academy suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to Crescent City in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can First Baptist Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
