Softball Game Recap: Hernando Christian Academy Lions vs. Southwest Florida Christian King's

By Team Reports Apr 15, 2024, 7:11am

Softball Recap: Hernando Christian Academy Lions vs. Southwest Florida Christian King's

After a string of 14 wins, Hernando Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell victim to a rough 9-3 loss at the hands of the Southwest Florida Christian King. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Hernando Christian Academy has scored all season.

Rae Easton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Addisyn Slocum was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

On Southwest Florida Christian's side, Braelyn Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Davis has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Adrianna Thorne was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sarah Yarnell, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Having lost for the first time this season, Hernando Christian Academy fell to 14-1. As for Southwest Florida Christian, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 14-2.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hernando Christian Academy will take on Weeki Wachee at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hernando Christian Academy will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Southwest Florida Christian will take on Seacrest Country Day at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Seacrest Country Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.

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