Softball Game Preview: Portsmouth Christian Academy Heads Out

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 8:20am

Softball Preview: Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles vs. Epping Blue Devils

Portsmouth Christian Academy is 4-0 against Epping since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Epping Blue Devils at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Portsmouth Christian Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They skirted past Pittsfield 7-5.

Marion Spurr made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Spurr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Portsmouth Christian Academy let Kloe Mackenzie and Eliza Arwood loose on the outfield. Mackenzie scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Arwood scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Epping sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over Raymond two weeks ago. The win made it back-to-back victories for Epping.

Portsmouth Christian Academy's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Epping, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.

Portsmouth Christian Academy took their win against Epping when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 16-1. Does Portsmouth Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Epping turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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