Sadly, Cumberland Christian is still looking for their first win of the season after four games. They suffered a tough 16-1 defeat at the hands of The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cumberland Christian of the 13-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For The Pilgrim Academy's part, Eliana Remlein made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Remlein has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Remlein was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abigail Baehner, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Tessa Thompson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Cumberland Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for The Pilgrim Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Cumberland Christian will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Gloucester County Christian at 4:00 p.m. Cumberland Christian is facing Gloucester County Christian at the right time seeing as Gloucester County Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for The Pilgrim Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge King's Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pilgrim Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past six contests -- so hopefully King's Christian likes a good challenge.
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