Softball Recap: Grace Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Donovan Wildcats
Grace Christian Academy came into Wednesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Donovan Wildcats on Wednesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Grace Christian Academy also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Natalie Dalton spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Grace Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angelina Larsen, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Donovan's side, they also let their pitcher toss all 7.1 innings and she was also dialed-in: Laylah Lou Walters gave up only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
Grace Christian Academy's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-15. As for Donovan, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grace Christian Academy will square off against St. Anne at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Donovan, they will head out on the road to challenge Gardner-South Wilmington at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gardner-South Wilmington will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Donovan surely won't give up without a fight.
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