Softball Preview: Tunstall Trojans vs. Temple Christian Crusaders
After three games on the road, Tunstall is heading back home. They will take on the Temple Christian Crusaders at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Tunstall fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Halifax County on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Comets by a score of 4-3.
Colby Eastwood spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Harper Lovelace made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Kenley Barbour was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Temple Christian came up short against Tunstall on Monday and fell 6-1.
Tunstall has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season. As for Temple Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Tunstall beat Temple Christian 6-1 when the teams last played on Monday. Does Tunstall have another victory up their sleeve, or will Temple Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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