Softball Game Preview: Nova Titans vs. Calvary Christian Academy Eagles

By Team Reports Apr 22, 2024, 4:35am

Softball Preview: Nova Titans vs. Calvary Christian Academy Eagles

Nova is on a five-game streak of home losses, Calvary Christian Academy a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Nova Titans will take on the Calvary Christian Academy Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Last Wednesday, Nova came up short against Taravella and fell 8-5.

Samantha Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Cheyenne Bosch, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.

Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Calvary Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Pine Crest with a sharp 17-10 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Calvary Christian Academy considering their one-run performance the game before.

Reese Mittauer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Mittauer has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mittauer was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.

In other batting news, Aaliyah Erazo was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and a double. Kaylen Adams was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.

Nova's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Calvary Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 6-5-1.

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