Trinity Christian Academy dropped to 9-2 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Sandalwood Saints by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Conquerors of the 7-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Olivia Sparks made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Anna Lamb was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
As for Sandalwood, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
On Sandalwood's side, Kelsie Salter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Madison Dias was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emmie Dawley, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Trinity Christian Academy will square off against Episcopal School of Jacksonville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Conquerors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season. As for Sandalwood, they will face off against Mandarin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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