Citizens Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Twiggs Academy Trojans a 25-0 shutout. Considering the Patriots have won six matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Gracie Giddens made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, eight RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Citizens Christian Academy let Brilynn Waldron and Emma Gourley loose on the outfield. Waldron went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Gourley got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Waldron has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cadence Cravey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Citizens Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .480 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Citizens Christian Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Twiggs Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Citizens Christian Academy will take on Trinity Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Twiggs Academy, they will challenge First Preparatory Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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