Softball Preview: Hebron Christian Lions vs. Westminster Wildcats
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions takes on the Westminster Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Hebron Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Hebron Christian gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over Seckinger.
Gwen Hill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Juls Huber was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi McCullough, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Hebron Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Seckinger only tossed three.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Westminster brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They came out on top against Blessed Trinity by a score of 10-5 on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Hebron Christian's victory bumped their record up to 22-5. As for Westminster, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11.
Hebron Christian came up short against Westminster in their previous meeting back in August of 2023, falling 6-1. Can Hebron Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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