Softball Game Preview: Grainger Grizzlies vs. Lakeway Christian Academy Lions

By Team Reports Apr 16, 2024, 2:13am

Softball Preview: Grainger Grizzlies vs. Lakeway Christian Academy Lions

The Grainger Grizzlies will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Lakeway Christian Academy Lions at 5:30 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Grainger has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Lakeway Christian Academy will arrive with 11 straight wins.

On Monday, Grainger didn't have quite enough to beat Union County and fell 2-1.

Alison Byrd spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, McKenna Kee was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.

Meanwhile, Lakeway Christian Academy stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They put the hurt on Knoxville Central with a sharp 16-5 victory.

Grainger's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Lakeway Christian Academy, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0.

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