Softball Preview: Delaware Christian Eagles vs. Marion Harding Presidents
The Delaware Christian Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Marion Harding Presidents at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Delaware Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Delaware Christian gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on Liberty Christian Academy with a sharp 12-2 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Delaware Christian as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ava Hovda made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Hovda has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hovda was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cosette Stump was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Ashlyn McCoy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Marion Harding lost 11-5 to Pleasant on Wednesday.
Delaware Christian now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Marion Harding, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-12.
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