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| 03/11/25 - Home | 15-5 W |
| 02/24/23 - Away | 7-3 W |
| 03/09/17 - Home | 12-29 L |
There's no place like home for Temple Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. Everything went their way against the Pantego Christian Panthers on Tuesday as the Temple Christian Eagles made off with a 15-5 win. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Avery McElligott was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Temple Christian let Brooke Herak and Kamar Benneji run wild. Herak scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Benneji scored three runs and stole Four bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Herak has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Audri Rangel, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Temple Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Temple Christian's record now sits at 2-3. As for Pantego Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Temple Christian will have a chance to go back-to-back against Pantego Christian: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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