Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Pinewood Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since August of 2019, but likely not for long. The Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders will head out on the road to square off against the Pinewood Christian Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Robert Toombs Christian Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over Thomas Jefferson Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Crusaders.
Meredith Durden made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Railee Thomas was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Mary Frances Stanley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've earned since was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Pinewood Christian made easy work of Trinity Christian on Tuesday and carried off a 9-2 win. That's two games straight that the Patriots have won by exactly seven runs.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Pinewood Christian, the victory also got them back to even at 3-3.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy came up short against Pinewood Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 10-6. Can Robert Toombs Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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