Softball Preview: Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions vs. Gilbert Christian Knights
The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Gilbert Christian Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past Palo Verde 17-0. While fans of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy might be used to big wins, the 17-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
The team relied heavily on Christina Treiberg, who went 5-for-5 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Hannah DeBake, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Christian suffered a tough 12-3 defeat at the hands of Florence on Tuesday. Gilbert Christian has not had much luck with Florence recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Jaidyn Wilson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
Even though they lost, Gilbert Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Florence only tossed four.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Gilbert Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like Gilbert Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy took their win against Gilbert Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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