The Episcopal Maroon will head out to square off against the Trinity Christian Gryphons at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Episcopal has given up an average of 18.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Episcopal came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 17-7 to Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart.
Meanwhile, Trinity Christian had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Tuesday. They never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory. Those two runs were actually the fewest the Gryphons have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Maddie Gilbert was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 19 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, Emma Sibert was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played.
Episcopal's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Trinity Christian, their record now sits at 6-3.
Episcopal suffered a grim 14-6 defeat to Trinity Christian in their previous matchup on April 2nd. Can the Maroon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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