Sadly, Williamsburg Christian Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after six matches. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Richmond Christian Warriors on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Williamsburg Christian Academy of the 15-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Richmond Christian's part, Presley Melton and Kelsey smith were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Melton tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, smith pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Melton has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Melton scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while smith scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Deklen Matthews, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Williamsburg Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Richmond Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Williamsburg Christian Academy will challenge Grace Christian School at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Richmond Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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