Softball Recap: Providence Day Chargers vs. Covenant Day Lions
After losing to Covenant Day the last time they met, Providence Day decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Providence Day Chargers walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Covenant Day Lions on Monday.
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. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Hartsell, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Dillman, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Covenant Day's side, 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.
Providence Day now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Covenant Day, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Providence Day will take on Charlotte Country Day School at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Charlotte Country Day School hasn't scored more than one runs for six games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Covenant Day, they will head out on the road to challenge Charlotte Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Charlotte Christian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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