Softball Preview: Holly Grove Christian vs. Arcadia Firebirds
Holly Grove Christian will head out on the road to square off against the Arcadia Firebirds at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Holly Grove Christian will be strutting in after a win while Arcadia will be coming in after a defeat.
On Monday, Holly Grove Christian made easy work of Salisbury Christian and carried off a 17-7 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Holly Grove Christian.
Meanwhile, Arcadia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 14-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lancaster.
Brianna Montross and Payton Taylor did some serious damage despite the final result: Montross went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double, while Taylor scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Naima Tucker, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Even though they lost, Arcadia was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Holly Grove Christian now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Arcadia, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Holly Grove Christian suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Arcadia in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Holly Grove Christian, Sydney Jester (who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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