Orangewood Christian has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Orangewood Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Orangewood Christian gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They never let City of Life Christian Academy onto the board and left with a 20-0 victory. Orangewood Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mercedes Evers made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Evers was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Orangewood Christian got a massive performance out of Caroline Putt, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Reagan Watkins, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Orangewood Christian pushed their record up to 11-4 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for City of Life Christian Academy, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Orangewood Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .514. However, it's not like City of Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .515. 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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