Lions
| 04/16/26 vs Anderson Prep Academy | 28 |
| 04/30/26 vs Indianapolis Shortridge | 16 |
| 05/11/26 @ Muncie Central | 14 |
| 04/07/26 @ Irvington Preparatory Academy | 11 |
| 05/09/26 vs Indianapolis Shortridge | 10 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, Liberty Christian was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 19-5 margin over the Muncie Central Bearcats. Considering the Lions have won six contests by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Ellie Callahan was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Claire Callahan was a standout: she got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Avari Stanley, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Liberty Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .737. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Liberty Christian back to even at 7-7. As for Muncie Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty Christian will face off against Christel House at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Muncie Central, they will square off against Monroe Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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