The Seven Rivers Christian Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Dunnellon Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Seven Rivers Christian has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Seven Rivers Christian's last matchup with Seffner Christian could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Warriors came up short against the Crusaders, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Warriors' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Dunnellon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Lake Weir 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since February 25th.
Makayla Duncan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Bernstein, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Avianna Rivera also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Dunnellon kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Dunnellon's record now sits at 9-13. As for Seven Rivers Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-17.
Seven Rivers Christian might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Dunnellon in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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