Softball Preview: Temple Christian Crusaders vs. Tunstall Trojans
The Temple Christian Crusaders have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Tunstall Trojans at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Temple Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Temple Christian gave up the first runs last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Miller School of Albemarle and snuck past 7-6.
Millie Cundiff made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cundiff has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cundiff was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Conner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Tunstall's offense. They fell victim to a tough 8-0 loss at the hands of Randolph-Henry on Thursday. Tunstall has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tunstall saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Harper Lovelace, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Temple Christian's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Tunstall, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Temple Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's contest. Temple Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tunstall, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Temple Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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