Crossroads's game back in March was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Archer School for Girls Panthers out 16-15. The high-scoring effort was just what Crossroads needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Jiselle Frerichs was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Frerichs was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Della Polk and Devyn Rogers did most of the damage at the plate: Polk went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Rogers scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Xixi Xia was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
On Archer School for Girls' side, Malia Apor was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, six RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Maya Bell, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Crossroads' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. As for Archer School for Girls, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 5-3.
Crossroads will be playing in front of their home fans against Oakwood at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crossroads is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.1 runs per game this season. As for Archer School for Girls, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Brentwood School at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Archer School for Girls is facing Brentwood School at the right time seeing as Brentwood School is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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