The Real Life Christian Academy Raptors will be playing at home against the Seven Rivers Christian Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
In what's become a running theme this season, Real Life Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on All Saints' Academy with a sharp 14-3 win.
Zuri Griffiths was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Griffiths has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Griffiths was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Rylie Morris was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Morgan Gulledge was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Seven Rivers Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Lakeside Christian on Thursday, taking the game 8-5.
Joy Sullivan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Victoria Miterko was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoey Houle, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5.
Real Life Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Seven Rivers Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Real Life Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Seven Rivers Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Real Life Christian Academy suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Seven Rivers Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Real Life Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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