Softball Recap: Renaissance Academy picks up fifth straight win on the road

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 3:37pm

Softball Recap: Renaissance Academy Knights vs. The Christian Academy

Renaissance Academy put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They put the hurt on The Christian Academy with a sharp 18-2 victory. The win was nothing new for Renaissance Academy as they're now sitting on seven straight.

SOPHIA INGERSOLL was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. INGERSOLL was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on SAMANTHA REYNOLDS, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two triples. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. RYANN GEPHART was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.

Renaissance Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. As for The Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Calvary Christian Academy the next time they take the field. The Christian Academy will host Calvary Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Renaissance Academy will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

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