Softball Preview: Calvary Christian Cougar vs. Forsyth Home Educators Hawks
The Calvary Christian Cougar will head out on the road to challenge the Forsyth Home Educators Hawks at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Calvary Christian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Calvary Christian never got on the board in their matchup last Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against North Hills Christian last Thursday. Everything went their way against the Eagles as they made off with a 15-4 win. Calvary Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Forsyth Home Educators made sure to put some runs up on the board against Greater Vision Academy on Monday. Forsyth Home Educators was the clear victor by a 20-12 margin over Greater Vision Academy.
Abigail Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and ten unearned) runs off two hits. Smith was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Rachel Petusky was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Ella Beaver, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
Calvary Christian made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Forsyth Home Educators, their record now sits at 6-7.
Calvary Christian suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Forsyth Home Educators in their previous meeting back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Forsyth Home Educators' Madelyn Evans, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Now that Calvary Christian knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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