Aucilla Christian was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Rickards on Thursday. The Aucilla Christian Warriors blew past the Rickards Raiders 21-5. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won four in a row.
Harli Ray
| 03/06/25 @ Rickards | 6 |
| 03/26/24 vs Leon | 2 |
| 03/18/24 @ North Florida Christian | 2 |
| 02/29/24 vs Hamilton County | 2 |
| 05/02/24 @ Madison County | 1 |
Harli Ray was incredible, firing off two home runs, five runs, and six RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Avery Emerick was another key player, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one triple.
Aucilla Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .609. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rickards only posted an OBP of .417.
The victory got Aucilla Christian back to even at 1-1. As for Rickards, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aucilla Christian will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lafayette at 4:00 p.m. on March 17th. As for Rickards, they will take on North Florida Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Rickards has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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