Softball Game Preview: Toledo Christian on Home-Turf

By Team Reports May 9, 2024, 5:52am

Softball Preview: Toledo Christian Eagles vs. Swanton Bulldogs

After two games on the road, Toledo Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Swanton Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Toledo Christian lost 14-1 to Emmanuel Christian on Wednesday. Toledo Christian has not had much luck with Emmanuel Christian recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.

Meanwhile, Swanton came into Wednesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Jefferson a 5-0 shutout on Wednesday.

Taylor Forrest made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Forrest has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Forrest was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.

In other batting news, Payton DeTray was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

Toledo Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Swanton, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.

Toledo Christian might still be hurting after the 13-1 defeat they got from Swanton in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Toledo Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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