
Crusaders
04/08/25 vs Indian Rocks Christian | 10 |
03/13/25 @ Seffner Christian | 6 |
03/25/25 @ Bradenton Christian | 4 |
03/01/25 vs Pinellas Park | 4 |
02/28/25 vs Tarpon Springs | 4 |
Canterbury's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Indian Rocks Christian Eagles by a score of 12-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That looming 12-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Crusaders yet this season.
Kaylah Berta made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Canterbury got a massive performance out of Kenzie Tucker, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Tucker has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Cali Baust, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Canterbury was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Indian Rocks Christian only posted a batting average of .062.
Canterbury's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11. As for Indian Rocks Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
Canterbury will welcome Bradenton Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Indian Rocks Christian, they will venture away from home to take on Boca Ciega at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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