Preview: Davenport Broncos vs. Lakeland Christian Vikings
Two dominant two-way players in Ashanti Pagan and Riley Merritt are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Davenport Broncos will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Lakeland Christian Vikings at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Davenport only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-point they dealt Tenoroc on Thursday. Davenport was the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over Tenoroc.
The team relied heavily on Madison Bergeron, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Riley Cresswell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lakeland Christian put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Foundation Christian Academy with a sharp 16-1 victory.
Paityn Donalson was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Presley Young, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Davenport's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Lakeland Christian, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with that victory, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Davenport has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.3 hits per game. However, it's not like Lakeland Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 2.4 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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