Softball Recap: Covenant Day Lions vs. Providence Day Chargers
It was a good run, but Covenant Day unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell 8-5 to the Providence Day Chargers. Covenant Day was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Providence Day apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Kaitlyn Allen and Isabelle (Izzy) Horton stepped up to the plate in a big way. Allen went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a triple, while Horton scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
On Providence Day's side, Rachel Lyons spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Lyons has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Olivia Hartsell was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4. Grace Dillman was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Covenant Day's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Providence Day, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Covenant Day will face off against Charlotte Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Covenant Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Providence Day, they will head out on the road to take on Charlotte Country Day School at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Day is facing Charlotte Country Day School at the right time seeing as Charlotte Country Day School is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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