Softball Game Recap: Wilmington Christian Academy Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 1:08pm

Softball Recap: Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots vs. Union Grove Christian Patriots

Wilmington Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 12-5 to the Union Grove Christian Patriots.

For Union Grove Christian's part, Morgan Donovant made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Donovant has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Donovant was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI.

In other batting news, Ansley Holt was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Maddy McDaniel was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.

Wilmington Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Union Grove Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-9.

Wilmington Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against Harrells Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harrells Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Union Grove Christian, they will square off against Atlantic Collegiate Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Union Grove Christian has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

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