Softball Recap: Charleston Catholic Irish vs. Elk Valley Christian
Charleston Catholic can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Elk Valley Christian out 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Charleston Catholic also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2019.
The team relied heavily on Hannah Vriendt, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hannah Sullivan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Elk Valley Christian's side, Avery Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Evans has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Elk Valley Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Audrey Swor, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Charleston Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Elk Valley Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Charleston Catholic will take on Montcalm at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Charleston Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Elk Valley Christian, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Capital at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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