The Liberty Christian Academy Eagles will take on the Shekinah Christian Flames at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Madison Christian hit Liberty Christian Academy with a ten-run first inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. Liberty Christian Academy came up short against Madison Christian, falling 15-5. Liberty Christian Academy hasn't had much luck with Madison Christian recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Madison Looney was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Audrey Soliday was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.
Meanwhile, Shekinah Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 18-5 to Delaware Christian.
Mia Pierce made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Newman, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Shekinah Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Liberty Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Liberty Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Shekinah Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .544. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Liberty Christian Academy took their victory against Shekinah Christian when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 15-4 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Flames turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
