Softball Preview: Shekinah Christian Flames vs. Liberty Christian Academy Eagles
Shekinah Christian is on a five-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Liberty Christian Academy an eight-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Shekinah Christian Flames will take on the Liberty Christian Academy Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Shekinah Christian lost 20-10 to Tree of Life Christian on Thursday. Even though they lost, Shekinah Christian's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.3 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Brook Purdy was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs and a triple. Lydia Masula was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Liberty Christian Academy lost 25-3 to Mansfield Christian on Tuesday.
Shekinah Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Liberty Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Shekinah Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like Liberty Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Shekinah Christian's way against Liberty Christian Academy in their previous matchup last Monday as Shekinah Christian made off with a 22-11 victory. Will Shekinah Christian repeat their success, or does Liberty Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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