Softball Recap: Union Grove Christian Patriots vs. Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots
Union Grove Christian's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over the Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots.
Morgan Donovant was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Donovant has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Donovant was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Ansley Holt was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Bethany Yarbrough was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Union Grove Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Union Grove Christian will take on Atlantic Collegiate Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Union Grove Christian has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Harrells Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harrells Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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