Softball Preview: Grove City Christian Eagles vs. Millersport Lakers
Grove City Christian is on a eight-game streak of home wins, while Millersport is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Grove City Christian Eagles will take on the Millersport Lakers at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Grove City Christian will bounce into Monday's match after beating Berne Union, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Grove City Christian blew past Berne Union 22-7.
Abby White was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). White has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. White was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Taylor Thacker was a standout: she scored four runs while going 4-for-4. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Kelsey Kennedy was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Millersport has not done well against Fairfield Christian Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Everything went Millersport's way against Fairfield Christian Academy as Millersport made off with a 13-1 win.
Like Grove City Christian, Millersport also got a great game from a two-way player: Kendyl Bonkowski. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Bonkowski was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alexis Barch was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Raver, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
Grove City Christian's victory bumped their record up to 17-0. As for Millersport, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Grove City Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Millersport struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Grove City Christian's way against Millersport in their previous matchup two weeks ago as Grove City Christian made off with a 13-3 win. Does Grove City Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Millersport turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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