Softball Recap: Jones Fightin' Tigers vs. Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles
Jones scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles with a sharp 21-15 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Jones.
Jones got a massive performance out of Carinna Nelson, who scored five runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tanisha Carter, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
On Central Florida Christian Academy's side, Naomi Hollingsworth made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Marsala Vouriotis, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Central Florida Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Jones' victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Central Florida Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with that loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Jones will head out on the road to face off against Osceola at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jones will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Central Florida Christian Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Evans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central Florida Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
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