Christopher is 7-0 against Piedmont Hills since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Christopher Cougars will be playing at home against the Piedmont Hills Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Christopher will be strutting in after a win while Piedmont Hills will be coming in after a defeat.
In what's become a running theme this season, Christopher gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Prospect.
Danielle Keller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Melissa Lugo, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Zoe Griffin was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Piedmont Hills didn't have quite enough to beat Lincoln on Tuesday and fell 3-2.
Isabella Paskert was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ava Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Christopher's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Piedmont Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Christopher hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Piedmont Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Christopher skirted past Piedmont Hills 5-4 in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Does Christopher have another victory up their sleeve, or will Piedmont Hills turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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