Softball Recap: Grace Christian Crusaders vs. American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots
Grace Christian put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots a 15-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Grace Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hayley Pugh made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pugh has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pugh was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Reagan Lindholm was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Victoria Thomas, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Grace Christian pushed their record up to 9-7 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
Grace Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for American Leadership Academy-Johnston, they will take on Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. American Leadership Academy-Johnston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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