Softball Recap: Laurel Christian Lions vs. Sylva Bay Academy Saints
Laurel Christian got themselves on the board against Sylva Bay Academy on Tuesday, but Sylva Bay Academy never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over the Sylva Bay Academy Saints. Considering the Lions have won six games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Gracie Blackwell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Leyla Rigby was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Emma Risher was another key player, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Laurel Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That's a new trend for them: their average batting average was 24.9% earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 32.6%.
Laurel Christian pushed their record up to 10-5 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Sylva Bay Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel Christian will host Discovery Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Laurel Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Sylva Bay Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Laurel Christian at 6:30 p.m. on September 10th.
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