Softball Preview: Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles vs. Elkhart Lions
The Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Elkhart Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elkhart Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Elkhart Christian Academy lost 9-2 to Prairie Heights on Saturday.
Brianna Ehninger put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Ehninger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Ehninger was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Ehninger wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lily Shannon, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Elkhart Christian Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Prairie Heights only tossed nine.
Meanwhile, Elkhart was able to grind out a solid victory over Bremen on Wednesday, taking the game 6-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Elkhart.
Laci Stimac spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Bailey Harris-Rogers was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lili Escobedo, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Elkhart Christian Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. As for Elkhart, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-8.
Elkhart Christian Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Elkhart Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Elkhart, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Elkhart Christian Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Elkhart Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Elkhart in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Elkhart Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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