Collegiate extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-11 in the process. They came up short against the Christchurch School Seahorses, falling 22-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Seahorses this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 two weeks ago.
Collegiate saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKenzie Patterson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
As for Christchurch School, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Christchurch School's side, Alivia Bruce made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. Bruce has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Teresa Espiritu was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those four stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Avery Thomas was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Coincidentally, Collegiate and Christchurch School will both be playing Norfolk Academy the next time they take the field. The Cougars will head out to face the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Seahorses will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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