Softball Game Preview: East Linn Christian Academy Eagles vs. Santiam Wolverines

By Team Reports Apr 22, 2024, 2:20am

Softball Preview: East Linn Christian Academy Eagles vs. Santiam Wolverines

The East Linn Christian Academy Eagles will be playing at home against the Santiam Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Linn Christian Academy is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak.

Last Friday, East Linn Christian Academy fell victim to a tough 24-9 defeat at the hands of Mohawk.

Meanwhile, Santiam put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They put the hurt on Central Linn with a sharp 12-3 win.

McKenna Dodge spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Santiam let Boston Flores and McKayla Dodge loose on the outfield. Flores went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Dodge went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Kasey Solus was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.

East Linn Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Santiam, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home.

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