Jena is 0-6 against Calvary Baptist Academy since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Jena Giants will be staying on the road to face off against the Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. Jena is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Jena came up short against Holy Savior Menard and fell 10-6.
Haylee Dangerfield was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Triniti Williams, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Jena hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holy Savior Menard struck out seven times.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Calvary Baptist Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past Stanley 12-4. The win was familiar territory for Calvary Baptist Academy who now have eight in a row.
Calvary Baptist Academy also got a great performance from Addison Willis as she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Willis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kynzee Anderson relieved her and did a solid job, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
On the hitting side, Ramsey Walker was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Carlie Guile, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Jena's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Calvary Baptist Academy, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Jena has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Calvary Baptist Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.3 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jena suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Calvary Baptist Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Jena avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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