Softball Game Preview: Citizens Christian Academy Patriots vs. David Emanuel Academy Eagles

The Citizens Christian Academy Patriots will take on the David Emanuel Academy Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Citizens Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so David Emanuel Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Citizens Christian Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Thomas Jefferson Academy a 4-0 shutout.

Meanwhile, David Emanuel Academy came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Patriots 12-0. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by eight runs or more this season.

Rayleigh Faircloth made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Scott, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September. Another player making a difference was Emily McRae, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.

David Emanuel Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Citizens Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .261.

Citizens Christian Academy's record now sits at 24-6. As for David Emanuel Academy, their record is now 22-3.

Citizens Christian Academy suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to David Emanuel Academy in their previous meeting on Friday. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.