Troy Christian is 0-5 against Miami East since April of 2023 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. Troy Christian has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Troy Christian is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Riverside, falling 16-0.
Ella Dersham spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and 15 unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up nine Ks.
Meanwhile, Miami East came tearing into Wednesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Golden Eagles a 5-0 shutout.
The result came thanks to Jacqueline Kadel's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Whitni Enis was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Jorgia Roeth was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Miami East's win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Troy Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-13.
Troy Christian might still be hurting after the 22-0 loss they got from Miami East when the teams last played back in April. Will the Eagles 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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