Softball Recap: Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles vs. South Bend Washington Panthers
Elkhart Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the South Bend Washington Panthers as the Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles made off with a 21-7 win. Considering Elkhart Christian Academy has won five contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Naomi Herbster was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Herbster has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Herbster was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Elkhart Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Lily Shannon, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Viront, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The victory got Elkhart Christian Academy back to even at 8-8. As for South Bend Washington, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-12.
Elkhart Christian Academy will head out on the road to face off against Triton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Bend Washington, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Jimtown at 5:00 p.m. Jimtown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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