The Pilgrim Academy is 10-0 against Cumberland Christian since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers will head out on the road to face off against the Cumberland Christian Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. Cumberland Christian took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on The Pilgrim Academy, who comes in off a win.
The Pilgrim Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over Calvary Academy.
Eliana Remlein spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Addison Smith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Abby Remlein, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Cumberland Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their tough 19-2 defeat to Calvary Academy on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cumberland Christian in their matchups with Calvary Academy: they've now lost seven in a row.
Everything went The Pilgrim Academy's way against Cumberland Christian in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 as The Pilgrim Academy made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for The Pilgrim Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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