For the second straight game, Columbia Christian will face off against Hermitage. The Crusaders will head out to square off against the Hermits at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
While Columbia Christian didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Hermitage with a sharp 12-3 victory on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Olivia Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Heidi Rowe, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Columbia Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hermitage only posted a batting average of .222.
Columbia Christian has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hermitage, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Columbia Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .540. However, it's not like Hermitage struggles in that department as they've averaged .554. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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