The Prentiss Christian Saints are taking a road trip to square off against the Laurel Christian Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Prentiss Christian is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on August 6th. They lost 11-1 to Laurel Christian.
For Laurel Christian's part, Gracie Blackwell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Blackwell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. That stolen base marked the first that she's stolen this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leyla Rigby, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Those runs were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Shoemake, who scored a run while going 4-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Laurel Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Prentiss Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Laurel Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Prentiss Christian might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Laurel Christian in their previous matchup on August 6th. Can Prentiss Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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