The Pilgrim Academy and Atlantic Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Pilgrim Academy Pioneers will head out on the road to take on the Atlantic Christian Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pilgrim Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
The Pilgrim Academy is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering King's Christian just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Tuesday. Their rough 16-5 loss to King's Christian might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs The Pilgrim Academy has scored all season.
Addison Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Smith is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Atlantic Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Calvary Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for Atlantic Christian.
The team relied heavily on Evangelina Kim, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaia Barbour, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, The Pilgrim Academy fell to 6-1. As for Atlantic Christian, their win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. The Pilgrim Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Atlantic Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5. The only question left is which team can snag more.
The Pilgrim Academy might still be hurting after the 20-10 defeat they got from Atlantic Christian in their previous matchup back in June of 2023. Thankfully for The Pilgrim Academy, Ali Lushina (who went 4-for-4 with seven RBI, two runs, and a triple) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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