Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Trinity Christian). They never let the Sandy Creek Patriots onto the board and left with a 26-0 win on Monday. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
Cacie Cutright was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Trinity Christian let Seanna Johnson and Shiloh Stewart loose on the outfield. Johnson went 2-for-3 with a home run, five runs, and five RBI, while Stewart went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The last time Stewart's batting average was this high was back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Lucchesi, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Trinity Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sandy Creek only posted a batting average of .000.
Trinity Christian has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Sandy Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Trinity Christian will host Whitewater at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sandy Creek, they will venture away from home to face off against LaGrange at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. LaGrange is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Sandy Creek will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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