Greenbrier Christian Academy is 3-0 against Hampton Christian Academy since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Greenbrier Christian Academy Gators will be staying on the road to face off against the Hampton Christian Academy Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, while Greenbrier Christian Academy put up some runs, the same can't be said for Mount de Sales Academy. Greenbrier Christian Academy beat Mount de Sales Academy by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 5-0.
Linda Hodge spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Thome, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Peyton Moran, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Hampton Christian Academy entered their tilt with Portsmouth Christian with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Patriots 17-4.
Reese Krantz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off only one hit. Krantz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Suzy Parnell, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and three runs. Jayla Crosby was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Greenbrier Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. As for Hampton Christian Academy, their record now sits at 3-0.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Greenbrier Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hampton Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Greenbrier Christian Academy's way against Hampton Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 as Greenbrier Christian Academy made off with a 16-5 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Greenbrier Christian 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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