Softball Game Preview: Family Christian Academy Mustangs vs. DeSoto County Bulldogs

By Team Reports Apr 10, 2024, 11:39pm

Softball Preview: Family Christian Academy Mustangs vs. DeSoto County Bulldogs

The Family Christian Academy Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the DeSoto County Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Family Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

Last Monday, Family Christian Academy suffered a rough 22-9 defeat at the hands of Booker.

Meanwhile, DeSoto County was able to grind out a solid victory over Oasis on Tuesday, taking the game 7-2. The win was just what DeSoto County needed coming off of a 12-1 loss in their prior match.

Caleigh JO Duke was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Duke was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Daysha Izaquirre, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Anna Harvey was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base.

Family Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for DeSoto County, their record now sits at 9-6.

Family Christian Academy suffered a grim 24-5 defeat to DeSoto County when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Can Family Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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