After only two runs in their last matchup, Fredericksburg Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Saint Gertrude on Wednesday. The Fredericksburg Christian Eagles put the hurt on the Saint Gertrude Gators with a sharp 13-7 victory. The result was nothing new for Fredericksburg Christian, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Scarlet Whittaker made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Whittaker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Whittaker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Fredericksburg Christian let Haylie Johnson and Rylie Johnson loose on the outfield. Johnson went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Johnson scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Johnson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Minnick, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Saint Gertrude's side, C Kincaid was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. A Munro was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Fredericksburg Christian is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Saint Gertrude, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fredericksburg Christian will take on Trinity Episcopal at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Trinity Episcopal will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Fredericksburg Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saint Gertrude, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Christchurch School, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Saint Gertrude is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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