It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Langtree Charter ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Christ the King Crusaders out 20-19. The win made it back-to-back victories for Langtree Charter.
Reese Horton was a standout: she got on base in four of her six plate appearances with eight stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessie James, who went 4-for-6 with eight stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI.
On Christ the King's side, Peyton Young made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-6 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Katie Millar, who scored a run and stole a base while going 5-for-5.
Langtree Charter's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-10. As for Christ the King, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Langtree Charter will take on Corvian Community at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Langtree Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Christ the King, they will head out on the road to challenge Mountain Island Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Mountain Island Charter will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Christ the King surely won't give up without a fight.
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