Preview: University Christian Christians vs. Baker County Wildcats
After nine games on the road, University Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Baker County Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Saturday, University Christian made easy work of Westminster Academy and carried off a 10-2 victory.
Sophia Kardatzke was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Kardatzke was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Kylie Shannon was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Elissa Murdock, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Baker County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let Rickards onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Baker County with their most commanding win of the season.
Like University Christian, Baker County also got a great game from a two-way player: Rylee Walker. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Walker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kentlee Payne was incredible, firing off three triples, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Bailey Roberts was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
University Christian has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. As for Baker County, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. University Christian hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.6 home runs per game. However, it's not like Baker County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4 per game. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
University Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Baker County in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 10-5. Will University Christian repeat their success, or does Baker County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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