The Cary Academy Chargers will head out on the road to challenge the GRACE Christian Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cary Academy has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cary Academy came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 16-3 to Durham Academy.
Meanwhile, GRACE Christian entered their tilt with North Raleigh Christian Academy on Tuesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Knights. Considering the Eagles have won ten matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Addison Vercellino made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Madison Barry was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Caitlin Barry, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
GRACE Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .565. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .370 or higher in 11 consecutive contests.
GRACE Christian pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Cary Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Cary Academy suffered a grim 19-2 defeat to GRACE Christian in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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