Softball Preview: Faith Christian Patriots vs. Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders
The Faith Christian Patriots will be playing at home against the Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Faith Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
Faith Christian's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Freedom Christian Academy on Monday. Their tough 17-0 defeat to the Patriots might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Faith Christian's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Harrells Christian Academy put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Wilmington Christian Academy a 10-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Harrells Christian Academy needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Sabrina Batts was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Batts has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Batts was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mary Willow Rumbold, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Izzy Bradshaw was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Faith Christian's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Harrells Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-9.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Faith Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. However, it's not like Harrells Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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