The Pilgrim Academy couldn't quite beat Atlantic Christian on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers fell just short of the Atlantic Christian Cougars by a score of 4-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs The Pilgrim Academy has scored all season.
Abby Remlein made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a stolen base. Abigail Baehner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Atlantic Christian's side, Ava Nixon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Nixon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Atlantic Christian's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Isabelle Alford, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
This is the second loss in a row for The Pilgrim Academy and nudges their season record down to 6-2. As for Atlantic Christian, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1-1.
The Pilgrim Academy is on the road again on Friday to play Pleasantville at 4:00 p.m. As for Atlantic Christian, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Doane Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. Atlantic Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
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