First Presbyterian Day has relied on a stalwart pitcher averaging 3.2 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Pinewood Christian Patriots by a score of 10-9. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in July.
Lyric Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in September. Jessica Jones was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
First Presbyterian Day's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Pinewood Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. First Presbyterian Day will square off against Georgia Military College at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Georgia Military College: 3.8, First Presbyterian Day: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Pinewood Christian, they will take on Richmond Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Richmond Hill will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Pinewood Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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