Softball Preview: Shekinah Christian Flames vs. Delaware Christian Eagles
Shekinah Christian is 0-10 against Delaware Christian since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit in their first game on Tuesday. The Shekinah Christian Flames will be playing in front of their home fans against the Delaware Christian Eagles at 5:15 p.m.
Sadly, Shekinah Christian is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. They fell victim to a rough 17-3 loss at the hands of Mt. Gilead on Friday.
Delaware Christian only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 19-point they dealt Liberty Christian Academy on Tuesday. Delaware Christian put the hurt on Liberty Christian Academy with a sharp 23-4 win.
Ava Hovda and Cosette Stump made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hovda tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Stump tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Hovda went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Stump scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Hovda is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Delaware Christian got a massive performance out of Ella McCoy, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. McCoy is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Katie Hobbs was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Shekinah Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Delaware Christian, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Shekinah Christian couldn't quite finish off Delaware Christian in their previous meeting last Saturday and fell 10-8. Will Shekinah Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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