Softball Game Preview: Trinity Christian Eagles vs. Pantego Christian Panthers

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 2:30am

Preview: Trinity Christian Eagles vs. Pantego Christian Panthers

Trinity Christian has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Pantego Christian Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.

On Friday, Trinity Christian suffered a tough 13-7 defeat at the hands of Pantego Christian. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Trinity Christian in their matchups with Pantego Christian: they've now lost four in a row.

For Pantego Christian's part, Kennedy Kemp made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Kemp has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Kemp was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.

In other batting news, Cecilia Saldivar and Ava Castillo did most of the damage at the plate: Saldivar went 3-for-4 with a home run, two triples, and four RBI, while Castillo scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Castillo has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Makenzie Patton was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with two triples and a run.

Trinity Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4-1. As for Pantego Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.

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