Liberty Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 12-2 to the Delaware Christian Eagles. That's two games in a row now that Liberty Christian Academy has lost by exactly ten runs.
Liberty Christian Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Meg Evenson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Delaware Christian's side, Ava Hovda made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Hovda has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hovda was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cosette Stump was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Ashlyn McCoy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Liberty Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Delaware Christian, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Liberty Christian Academy will take on Mansfield Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Delaware Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Madison Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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