University Christian is 4-0 against Christ's Church Academy since February of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The University Christian Christians will challenge the Christ's Church Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
University Christian is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Riverside a 23-0 shutout on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded University Christian with their most commanding win of the season.
University Christian let Kate Dell'Alba and Kylie Shannon loose on the outfield. Dell'alba scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Shannon scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Elissa Murdock, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Christ's Church Academy rose to the challenge on Monday. They put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 17-0 victory.
Rylee Dynesius was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dynesius has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Dynesius was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylie Breedlove-Jordan, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ella Springer, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
University Christian's win bumped their record up to 13-7. As for Christ's Church Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
University Christian took their win against Christ's Church Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2021 by a conclusive 10-0. Does University Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Christ's Church Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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