Softball Preview: Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles vs. Newmarket Mules
The Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Newmarket Mules at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Portsmouth Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
Portsmouth Christian Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Epping on Monday. They lost 9-2 to the Blue Devils. It was the first time this season that Portsmouth Christian Academy let down their fans at home.
Lexi Jordan put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Jordan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Newmarket never got on the board in their matchup on Wednesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Farmington last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 20-2 margin over the Tigers. That looming 20-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Newmarket yet this season.
Portsmouth Christian Academy's loss ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-2. As for Newmarket, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Portsmouth Christian Academy skirted past Newmarket 7-6 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Portsmouth Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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