Baseball Game Preview: North Hills Christian Eagles vs. Lee Park Prep Knights

By Team Reports Mar 19, 2024, 5:26am

Preview: North Hills Christian Eagles vs. Lee Park Prep Knights

The North Hills Christian Eagles will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Lee Park Prep Knights at 4:30 p.m.

North Hills Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell victim to a tough 14-6 loss at the hands of Christ the King on March 4th.

Meanwhile, Lee Park Prep put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Central Academy and snuck past 4-2. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Lee Park Prep has scored all season.

Emma Shulenberger made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up two earned runs off 12 hits (she also only allowed one walk). Shulenberger has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Shulenberger was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.

Shulenberger wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Rushing, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.

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