Softball Preview: University Christian Christians vs. First Christian Lions
The University Christian Christians will look to defend their home field on Friday against the First Christian Lions at 5:30 p.m. University Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
University Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 9-6 to Baldwin. That's two games in a row now that University Christian has lost by exactly three runs.
Kylie Shannon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Meanwhile, First Christian put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 32-3 margin over Hope Christian Academy. While fans of First Christian might be used to big wins, the 29-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Tori Loehr made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Loehr was also stellar in the batter's box, going 5-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Addison Wilson was a standout: she got on base in all six of her plate appearances with five runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Olivia Walker was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
University Christian's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for First Christian, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-1.
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