It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Trinity Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the David Emanuel Academy Eagles 12-11. With that win, the Crusaders brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Allie Baggett made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched eight innings while giving up just one earned (and nine unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Madison Lowery was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2023. Ellie Quick was another key player, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
She wasn't the only one working in the home runs department: Trinity Christian lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory got Trinity Christian back to even at 7-7. As for David Emanuel Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-8.
Trinity Christian will head out to challenge Twiggs Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for David Emanuel Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bulloch Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bulloch Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so David Emanuel Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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