On Tuesday, the Hampton Christian Academy Warriors came up short against the Tidewater Academy Warriors and fell 9-6. Hampton Christian Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Reese Krantz put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Krantz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Krantz was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Krantz wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Hicks, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Brianna Nicholson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Hampton Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Tidewater Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 2-9.
Hampton Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against Greenbrier Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Greenbrier Christian Academy is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so Hampton Christian Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Tidewater Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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