Grace Christian School fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Fredericksburg Christian on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 11-7 to the Eagles. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Kings, who until this game were averaging 3.78 runs allowed.
Mason Minor and Andrew Whittington did some serious damage despite the final result: Minor scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Whittington scored a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Braxten Lawrence also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Grace Christian School's defeat ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3. As for Fredericksburg Christian, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-11-1.
Coming up, Grace Christian School will venture away from home to face off against Isle of Wight Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Fredericksburg Christian, they will welcome Highland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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