Cross entered their tilt with Patrick Henry Academy with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They won by a run and slipped past the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots 6-5. That's two games straight that Cross has won by just one run.
Savannah Hollings made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off nine hits. Hollings has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hollings was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Sydney Hollings was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Bethany Carlson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Cross' win bumped their record up to 7-1-1. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cross will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Battery Creek at 7:00 p.m. on April 22nd. Cross is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Patrick Henry Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Colleton Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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