Macon-East Montgomery Academy has won three straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Evangel Christian has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Knights will welcome the Lightning at 4:00 p.m. Macon-East Montgomery Academy has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy saw some tournament action on April 4th. They lost 12-2 to Evangel Christian.
For Evangel Christian's part, Ella Ruth Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Raylee Evans was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gracelynn Shackelford, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Evangel Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in ten consecutive games.
Evangel Christian has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Macon-East Montgomery Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
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