Softball Preview: Awaken Christian Lions vs. Lincoln County Lynx
Awaken Christian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Lincoln County is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Awaken Christian Lions will take on the Lincoln County Lynx at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Awaken Christian will bounce into Friday's match after beating Laughlin, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Everything went Awaken Christian's way against Laughlin on Monday as Awaken Christian made off with a 19-8 victory. That looming 19-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Awaken Christian yet this season.
Sydney Husted was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Husted has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Husted was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ellie Newton was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played. Natalie Campbell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, while Lincoln County put up plenty of runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for GV Christian. Lincoln County put the hurt on GV Christian with a sharp 19-0 win.
Awaken Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Lincoln County, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-10 record this season.
Awaken Christian might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from Lincoln County when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Awaken Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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