The Pilgrim Academy is 10-0 against Calvary Academy since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers will look to defend their home field against the Calvary Academy Warrior at 4:00 p.m. The Pilgrim Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
The Pilgrim Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Cape May County Tech (and have done all season long). The Pilgrim Academy blew past Cape May County Tech 21-5. While fans of The Pilgrim Academy might be used to big wins, the 16-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Eliana Remlein was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Remlein has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Remlein was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, The Pilgrim Academy got a massive performance out of Addison Smith, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Smith is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Isabella Parise was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Calvary Academy had to settle for an 8-6 loss against King's Christian on Tuesday.
Ava Ciccone made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tori DiChiara, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
The Pilgrim Academy's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4. As for Calvary Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. The Pilgrim Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Calvary Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
The Pilgrim Academy took their victory against Calvary Academy in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 10-2. Does The Pilgrim Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Calvary Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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