Softball Recap: Tidewater Academy Warriors vs. Portsmouth Christian Patriots
If Tidewater Academy was riding high off their 17-2 takedown of Amelia Academy last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tidewater Academy Warriors took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Portsmouth Christian Patriots on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tidewater Academy of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
Morgan Goodrich and Layla Weaver stepped up to the plate in a big way. Goodrich scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Weaver scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Piper Weber, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
On Portsmouth Christian's side, Anna Osborne was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Emma Rae Wood was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Tidewater Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Portsmouth Christian, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
Tidewater Academy will head out on the road to challenge Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Portsmouth Christian, they will be playing at home against StoneBridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Portsmouth Christian is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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