Calvary Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Renaissance Academy Knights by a score of 11-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Calvary Christian Academy of the 9-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Leah Zweitzig and Rebekah Zweitzig stepped up to the plate in a big way. Zweitzig scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Zweitzig scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Chandler, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
On Renaissance Academy's side, GABBY ANDREONI was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. ANDREONI has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. ANDREONI was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, RYANN GEPHART was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while going 1-for-2. SAMANTHA REYNOLDS was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Calvary Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Renaissance Academy, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Calvary Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Dock Mennonite at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Calvary Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Renaissance Academy, they will head out on the road to take on The Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Renaissance Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
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