Richmond Christian's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Williamsburg Christian Academy Eagles by a score of 9-5. That's more bragging rights for Richmond Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Presley Melton and Kelsey smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Melton pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, smith pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Melton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Melton scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while smith scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Deklen Matthews was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Richmond Christian's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Williamsburg Christian Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Richmond Christian will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot at 4:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Williamsburg Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Grace Christian School at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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