In what's become a running theme this season, Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Morse Tigers as the Christian Patriots made off with an 18-4 win. Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ava Barrios looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ashley Wood and Kaitlyn Moody did most of the damage at the plate: Wood went 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs, while Moody went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Keels Carrizosa, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
On Morse's side, Jaelyn Miller was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Christian pushed their record up to 8-0-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs per game. As for Morse, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-2.
Christian will face off against Chula Vista at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so Chula Vista's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Morse, they will head out on the road to challenge Montgomery at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Morse is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.6 runs per game this season.
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