Softball Preview: King's Ridge Christian Tigers vs. Mount Paran Christian Eagles
After four games on the road, King's Ridge Christian is heading back home. They will welcome the Mount Paran Christian Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. King's Ridge Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, King's Ridge Christian finally turned things around against Landmark Christian on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over the War Eagles. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bella Quinones made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Kate Greiner was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in hits. The team also got some help courtesy of Katie Washer, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, King's Ridge Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .733. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Landmark Christian only posted an OBP of .273.
Meanwhile, Mount Paran Christian can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over Ringgold.
King's Ridge Christian's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Mount Paran Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
King's Ridge Christian suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Mount Paran Christian in their previous meeting back in September of 2018. Will King's Ridge Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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