Temple Christian gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They won by a run and slipped past the Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks 7-6. With that win, Temple Christian brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Millie Cundiff made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cundiff has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cundiff was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Conner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Temple Christian, Miller School of Albemarle also got a great game from a two-way player: Jordyn Lohr. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Lohr was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lily Pallante made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Lani Massarella, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Miller School of Albemarle didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Temple Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Miller School of Albemarle, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Temple Christian will play host again on Monday to welcome Tunstall, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Tunstall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Miller School of Albemarle, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against St. Margaret's at 4:30 p.m. Miller School of Albemarle is facing St. Margaret's at the right time seeing as St. Margaret's is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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