The Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 18-2 to the Renaissance Academy Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to The Christian Academy of the 17-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Renaissance Academy's part, SOPHIA INGERSOLL made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. INGERSOLL was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on SAMANTHA REYNOLDS, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two triples. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. RYANN GEPHART was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
The Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Renaissance Academy, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Calvary Christian Academy the next time they take the field. The Christian Academy will host Calvary Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Renaissance Academy will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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