Softball Preview: First Presbyterian Day Vikings vs. Pinewood Christian Patriots
The First Presbyterian Day Vikings and the Pinewood Christian Patriots are set to duel on Tuesday. First Presbyterian Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
First Presbyterian Day is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Piedmont Academy.
Gracyn Fuller was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August.
Even though they lost, First Presbyterian Day didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Piedmont Academy only tossed seven.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Pinewood Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell 7-3 to Savannah Christian.
First Presbyterian Day's record is now 18-6. As for Pinewood Christian, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-8.
First Presbyterian Day took their win against Pinewood Christian when the teams last played back in July by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for First Presbyterian Day since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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