Softball Recap: King's Christian vs. The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers
King's Christian put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers. The win made it back-to-back victories for King's Christian.
Bridget Levandoski spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. As a matter of fact, that's the most runs she has scored all season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Garcia, who went 4-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and two stolen bases. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilee Harvey, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On The Pilgrim Academy's side, Addison Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Smith is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
King's Christian pushed their record up to 5-2 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for The Pilgrim Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. King's Christian will square off against Cumberland Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. King's Christian is facing Cumberland Christian at the right time seeing as Cumberland Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for The Pilgrim Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Atlantic Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pilgrim Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
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