The Fredericksburg Christian Eagles will face off against the Christchurch School Seahorses at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Fredericksburg Christian's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Christchurch School has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
While Fredericksburg Christian's victory against Saint Gertrude wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Gators 8-7. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Gators recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Scarlett Whittaker
| 04/02/25 @ Saint Gertrude | 13 |
| 04/01/25 @ Colonial Beach | 11 |
| 03/28/25 vs Westmoreland | 8 |
| 03/26/25 vs Oakcrest | 6 |
| 03/22/25 vs Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 7 |
| + 3 more games |
Scarlett Whittaker made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one double, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylie Johnson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Thomas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Christchurch School's offense. They lost 11-0 to St. Catherine's on Thursday.
Fredericksburg Christian's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Christchurch School, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Christchurch School's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Fredericksburg Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. It's a different story for Christchurch School, though, as they've only averaged .187. Will they be able to contain Fredericksburg Christian's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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