The Christian Community Colts will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Riverside Christian Academy at 12:00 p.m. Christian Community is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Christian Community will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Friday, then bounced right back against South Haven Christian on Monday. Christian Community was the clear victor by a 16-7 margin over South Haven Christian.
Riley Tate and Maely Jackson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Tate tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Jackson didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. At the plate, Tate scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Jackson scored a run while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maddi Smith was incredible, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Olivia Brentlinger, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Riverside Christian Academy lost 18-4 to Zion Christian Academy on April 15th. Riverside Christian Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Christian Community's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for Riverside Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Christian Community couldn't quite finish off Riverside Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 3-1. Can Christian Community avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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