
Crusaders
04/11/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 23-12 |
04/10/25 vs L.E.A.D. Academy | 1-0 |
04/08/25 @ Pine Forest | 17-6 |
Pensacola Catholic had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They blew past the Booker T. Washington Wildcats 23-12. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 26-5 back in March.
The team relied heavily on Morgan Smith, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and six RBI. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Lela Laurence, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
Pensacola Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Booker T. Washington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pensacola Catholic will venture away from home to face off against Pensacola at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Booker T. Washington, they will challenge Central at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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