Christian won against Foothill last Friday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. Christian walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Arbor View Aggies. This was payback for the Patriots, who suffered a 14-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ava Barrios tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Christian let Lucy Sherburne and Tyler Krystek run wild. Sherburne went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Krystek went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, Krystek posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Sammy Baca was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one double.
Christian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arbor View struck out seven times.
The win made it two in a row for Christian and bumps their season record up to 9-3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Arbor View, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Christian will venture away from home to face off against Del Norte at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Del Norte's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Arbor View, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Centennial at 3:30 p.m. Centennial will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Arbor View surely won't give up without a fight.
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