Softball Recap: Grace Christian Crusaders vs. John Paul II Catholic Saints
On Tuesday, the Grace Christian Crusaders wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Macey Jackson put in work while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Jackson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jackson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abby Carville, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On John Paul II Catholic's side, the team relied heavily on Alana Albritton, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Bailey Tyndall was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Grace Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for John Paul II Catholic, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9.
Grace Christian will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Harrells Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. Grace Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for John Paul II Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastern Christian HomeSchool at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. John Paul II Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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