
Eagles
03/10/25 vs Goldsboro | 15 |
03/21/25 vs Liberty Christian Academy | 11 |
04/17/25 @ Harrells Christian Academy | 10 |
03/13/25 @ Arendell Parrott Academy | 8 |
03/18/25 @ Liberty Christian Academy | 7 |
Wayne Christian won against Harrells Christian Academy on Tuesday with 11 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Eagles blew past the Crusaders 11-1. Considering the Eagles have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Riley Sutton made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leia Mokus, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bella Ramirez, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Wayne Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Harrells Christian Academy only posted a batting average of .217.
The win made it two in a row for Wayne Christian and bumps their season record up to 8-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Harrells Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Wayne Christian will venture away from home to square off against Faith Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harrells Christian Academy, they will welcome Wilmington Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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