While Tri-City Christian didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Foothills Christian Knights on Tuesday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.
Marissa Chronic was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Chronic was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Erykah Juarez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Abby Lisak, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Tri-City Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Foothills Christian only managed one hit.
Eagles
| 03/25/25 @ Foothills Christian | 12-0 |
| 03/20/25 vs Foothills Christian | 5-0 |
| 03/19/25 vs Maranatha Christian | 6-5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Vista | 21-1 |
The win was the fourth in a row for Tri-City Christian, bringing their record up to 5-1-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Foothills Christian, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Tri-City Christian will host University City at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. University City's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Tri-City Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Foothills Christian, they will challenge Coastal Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Foothills Christian's pitchers better be ready for this one: Coastal Academy has averaged an impressive 11.7 runs per game this season.
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