Softball Recap: Russell Christian Academy Warriors vs. Pickens Academy Pirates
There's no place like home for Russell Christian Academy, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Pickens Academy Pirates on Thursday. This was a revenge match for Russell Christian Academy, as the team was forced to settle for a 2-0 defeat when these two played last Friday.
Russell Christian Academy let Avery Kimbrell and Lily Zettler loose on the outfield. Kimbrell scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Zettler scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Russell Christian Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-8. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs per game. As for Pickens Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Russell Christian Academy will take on Patrician Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pickens Academy, they will be playing at home against Southern Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pickens Academy hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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