Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Resurrection Christian). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Moffat County Bulldogs a 23-0 shutout on Saturday. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Savannah Johnson and Karisa Lippincott were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Johnson pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lippincott tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she also racked up four hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. At bat, Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Lippincott scored two runs while going 4-for-4. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Johnson now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
In other batting news, Mia Lee was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she also posted a .750 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Bentley Steyaert was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Resurrection Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Moffat County only posted an OBP of .000.
Resurrection Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. As for Moffat County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Resurrection Christian will venture away from home to face off against Brush at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brush is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Moffat County, they will square off against Aspen at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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