Wayne Christian dropped their record down to 9-7 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Grace Christian Crusaders by a score of 4-3. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Riley Sutton
| 04/28/25 @ Grace Christian | 10 |
| 04/24/25 @ Faith Christian | 12 |
| 04/17/25 @ Harrells Christian Academy | 14 |
| 04/15/25 vs Harrells Christian Academy | 10 |
| 04/14/25 @ Cape Fear Christian Academy | 5 |
| + 9 more games |
Riley Sutton was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
In other batting news, Aj Verme was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI.
As for Grace Christian, they pushed their record up to 11-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games.
On Grace Christian's side, the team relied heavily on Abby Carville, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Aubrey Gunter was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Looking ahead, Grace Christian will face off against North Raleigh Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wayne Christian will be paying especially close attention to the Crusaders' contest: after the Crusaders face off against the Knights, they'll take on Wayne Christian again at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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