After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wheeler County, Robert Toombs Christian Academy was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Vidalia Heritage Academy Eagles a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won four matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Amelia Mercer was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Railee Thomas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Robert Toombs Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .643. The last time their OBP was this high was back in September of 2023.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Vidalia Heritage Academy, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Trinity Christian at 6:00 p.m. Robert Toombs Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Vidalia Heritage Academy, they will head out to take on Twiggs Academy at 5:29 p.m. on Monday.
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