Softball Preview: Cumberland Christian Crusaders vs. Calvary Academy Warrior
The Cumberland Christian Crusaders will head out on the road to face off against the Calvary Academy Warrior at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cumberland Christian will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Cumberland Christian lost 17-3 to Atlantic Christian on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Calvary Academy gave their fans yet another huge win last Monday. They were the clear victor by a 23-7 margin over Gloucester County Christian. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Calvary Academy considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Lillian Troy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Troy was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tori DiChiara, who went 5-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Ava Ciccone, who scored three runs while going 2-for-6.
Cumberland Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Calvary Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Cumberland Christian suffered a grim 19-2 defeat to Calvary Academy in their previous meeting back in April. Can Cumberland Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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