Softball Recap: Hebron Christian Extends Road Winning Streak to Five

By Team Reports Aug 13, 2024, 6:11pm

Softball Recap: Hebron Christian Lions vs. Collins Hill Eagles



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Hebron Christian put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let the Collins Hill Eagles onto the board and left with a 1-0 victory. The one-run effort marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

The result came thanks to Gwen Hill's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Hebron Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Kyranakis, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.

Hebron Christian's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Collins Hill, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hebron Christian is on the road again on Thursday to play Elbert County at 5:30 p.m. Hebron Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Elbert County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Collins Hill, they will head out to square off against Cherokee Bluff at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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