Softball Preview: Lakeland Christian Vikings vs. Davenport Broncos
The Lakeland Christian Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Davenport Broncos at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Lakeland Christian is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Last Friday, Lakeland Christian narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Mulberry 7-6. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Lakeland Christian has scored all season.
Kinley Lawson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, McKenna Gravitt was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Cali Thornton, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Davenport can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Ridge Community with a sharp 14-3 victory. The win was just what Davenport needed coming off of a 15-4 loss in their prior contest.
Makayla Gonzalez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Madison Bergeron was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lyric Pittman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Lakeland Christian pushed their record up to 12-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.3 runs per game. As for Davenport, their record now sits at 7-4.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lakeland Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .615. However, it's not like Davenport struggles in that department as they've averaged .503. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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