Gaston Christian has not done well against Metrolina Christian Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Gaston Christian Eagles sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors. For Gaston Christian, this counts as revenge for the 8-0 defeat Metrolina Christian Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Katie Muchesko spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gaston Christian got a big performance out of Olivia Kennedy, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emerson Rushing, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Gaston Christian's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Gaston Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Lincoln Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Charlotte Country Day School at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Metrolina Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
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