Countryside Christian waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Everything went their way against the Ocala Christian Crusaders as they made off with a 15-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Minutemen, who have now won four matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Laila Carter made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Riley Keith
| 03/14/25 @ Ocala Christian | 7 |
| 04/16/24 vs First Christian | 4 |
| 03/04/24 vs Meadowbrook Academy | 4 |
| 03/13/25 vs Wildwood | 3 |
| 03/06/25 @ Meadowbrook Academy | 2 |
In other batting news, Riley Keith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing Seven bases. while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in stolen bases. Kayley Mcleod was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Four bases. while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Countryside Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .578. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Countryside Christian's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.0 runs over those games. As for Ocala Christian, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Countryside Christian will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on P.K. Yonge at 7:00 p.m. on March 24th. As for Ocala Christian, they will challenge Wildwood at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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