Athens Christian came out on top against Gatewood on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Eagles put the hurt on the Gators with a sharp 8-0 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Eagles also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Ellianna Christian made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in October of 2024.
In other batting news, Blair Carter was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Bentley Carter was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Athens Christian's record now sits at 4-7. As for Gatewood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.
Coming up, Athens Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against George Walton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Gatewood, they are taking a road trip to face off against Brentwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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