Softball Preview: Orangewood Christian Rams vs. Legacy Charter Eagles
The Orangewood Christian Rams will head out on the road to challenge the Legacy Charter Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Orangewood Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Back in March, Orangewood Christian came up short against Master's Academy and fell 8-5. It was the first time this season that Orangewood Christian let down their fans at home.
Kaliegh Langmo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Reagan Watkins, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Legacy Charter never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Altamonte Christian on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 10-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Legacy Charter.
Stefanie Donahey made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Donahey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lindsay Donahey, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Madison Catrett was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Orangewood Christian has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season. As for Legacy Charter, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Orangewood Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Legacy Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orangewood Christian took their win against Legacy Charter in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 16-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Orangewood Christian since the squad 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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