On Tuesday, the Oakcrest Falcons were able to grind out a solid win over The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers, taking the game 7-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Oakcrest.
Chrystral Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Oakcrest let Madison Mason and Dakota Miranda loose on the outfield. Mason scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Miranda went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Priestley, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On The Pilgrim Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Abby Remlein gave up just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Solai Cottman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Oakcrest is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for The Pilgrim Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Oakcrest will challenge Lower Cape May at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oakcrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season. As for The Pilgrim Academy, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Atlantic Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. Atlantic Christian will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something The Pilgrim Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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