Softball Game Recap: Meadowbrook Academy Mustangs vs. Ocala Christian Crusaders

By Team Reports Apr 8, 2024, 3:12pm

Softball Recap: Meadowbrook Academy Mustangs vs. Ocala Christian Crusaders

Sadly, Meadowbrook Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-1 walloping at the hands of the Ocala Christian Crusaders on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meadowbrook Academy of the 28-13 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.

For Ocala Christian's part, Audrey Schindel made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Schindel was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Valery Alamo, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brystol Joiner, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.

Meadowbrook Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Ocala Christian, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-10.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meadowbrook Academy will take on Real Life Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ocala Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wildwood at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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