<div>Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders's effort to come back from down six runs in the first inning came up just short, as they fell 8-7 to Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots on Tuesday. Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders closed the gap by scoring on a single, a single, a ground out, a ground out, a ground out, a single, and a single.Annabelle Coe collected three hits in three at bats in the loss. Coe doubled in the third inning, doubled in the seventh inning, and singled in the second inning.Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ramsey Middleton singled, Emily Moncrief doubled, and AG Hendrix singled, each scoring two runs.Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots added one run in the third. Milli Anderson singled, making the score 7-4.Anderson earned the win for Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots. The pitcher gave up 12 hits and seven runs (six earned) over seven innings, striking out none and walking two. Meredith Durden took the loss for Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders. The righty went seven innings, allowing eight runs (six earned) on 13 hits, striking out seven and walking three.Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders collected 12 hits in the game. Braylin Pittman led Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The left fielder went 3-for-3 on the day. Coe and Pittman each collected three hits for Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders. Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders turned one double play in the game.Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots piled up 13 hits in the game. Katelin Smith set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots with three hits in four at bats. Middleton, Moncrief, and Hendrix each drove in two runs for Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots. AC Danner and Anderson each collected multiple hits for Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots.Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders play at home Wednesday at 4:00pm against David Emanuel Academy in their next game.(Courtesy of RTCA) </div>

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Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders's effort to come back from down six runs in the first inning came up just short, as they fell 8-7 to Pinewood Christian Varsity Patriots on Tuesday. Robert Toombs Christian Academy Varsity Crusaders closed the gap by scoring on a single, a single, a ground out, a ground out, a ground out, a single, and a single.