Softball Preview: Lakeland Christian Vikings vs. Oasis Christian Lions
The Lakeland Christian Vikings will be playing at home against the Oasis Christian Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Lakeland Christian's favor as the team sits on 20 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Oasis Christian has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road.
Lakeland Christian can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent match two weeks ago. They blew past Tenoroc 21-1.
Emerson Tyler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Tyler was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Lakeland Christian got a massive performance out of Paityn Donalson, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Donalson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. McKenna Gravitt was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI.
Meanwhile, Oasis Christian fell victim to a tough 25-6 loss at the hands of Hernando Christian Academy on Monday.
Amber Whittington was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Bailey Cochran, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Lakeland Christian's victory bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Oasis Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lakeland Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Oasis Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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