Calvary Christian's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the Stratford Academy Eagles as the Calvary Christian Knights made off with an 11-4 win. Calvary Christian's victory was all the more impressive since the Eagles were averaging only 3.17 runs allowed on the season.
Kendall Gumm made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Elizabeth Stokes was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. She also put up two hits, which wereher first of the season. Another player making a difference was Madison Davis, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Calvary Christian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in five consecutive games.
The win got Calvary Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Stratford Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Calvary Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 14-12 defeat vs. Tattnall Square Academy on the 24th. Stratford Academy has also already played their next match, an 11-3 victory against Athens Christian on the 24th.
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