Softball Preview: Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs vs. High Point Christian Academy Cougars
Wake Christian Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the High Point Christian Academy Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Wake Christian Academy: 3.8, High Point Christian Academy: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Wake Christian Academy's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against High Point Christian Academy last Friday. They lost 19-0 to the Cougars. The matchup marked the first time this season in which Wake Christian Academy was not able to get on the board.
For High Point Christian Academy's part, Paisley Dixon made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Dixon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Dixon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Landyn Smith was a standout: she scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Maci Burkhart, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Wake Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 12-3. As for High Point Christian Academy, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wake Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like High Point Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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