The Citizens Christian Academy Patriots and the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders are set to duel on Thursday. Citizens Christian Academy will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: Citizens Christian Academy hadn't allowed a single run the last three times they've hit the field. Citizens Christian Academy put the hurt on David Emanuel Academy with a sharp 12-0 win on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won 13 contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Gracie Giddens made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Giddens was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple.
In other batting news, Brilynn Waldron was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Abrah Harris, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Citizens Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in ten consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Robert Toombs Christian Academy was a bit more limited in their matchup on Wednesday. They lost 7-1 to Bulloch Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Crusaders have suffered against the Gators since September 23, 2021.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Amelia Mercer, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Citizens Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Robert Toombs Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-8.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Citizens Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Robert Toombs Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Citizens Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Robert Toombs Christian Academy when the teams last played back in September, sneaking past 8-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Citizens Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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