Softball Recap: Gaston Christian Eagles vs. SouthLake Christian Academy
Gaston Christian came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let SouthLake Christian Academy onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Considering Gaston Christian has won five matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Katie Muchesko made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Muchesko has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Muchesko was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Oakleigh Herring and Emerson Rushing did most of the damage at the plate: Herring scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances, while Rushing went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Shankel Carey, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Gaston Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-6.
Gaston Christian will be playing in front of their home fans against Metrolina Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gaston Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. SouthLake Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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