The Westminster Christian Academy Chargers will head out to square off against the David Thibodaux Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, Westminster Christian Academy got the win against Gueydan by a conclusive 11-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chargers.
Mia Sisco was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. She also put up three hits, which were her first of the season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Westminster Christian Academy let Audrey Ledoux and Emma Tanner run wild. Ledoux scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Tanner scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was Tanner's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Chloe Sarver, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Westminster Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, David Thibodaux made sure to put some runs up on the board against Northside Christian on Monday. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Warriors. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bulldogs' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Morgan Malveaux made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amalie Harvison, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Aubrey Savini was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
David Thibodaux's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-15. As for Westminster Christian Academy, their record now sits at 5-6.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westminster Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .540. However, it's not like David Thibodaux struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
