Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy is 9-1 against Merritt Island Christian since February of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Tigers will head out on the road to face off against the Merritt Island Christian Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Thursday, everything went Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy's way against Calvary Chapel Academy as Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy made off with a 20-7 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy.
Bebe Stockton was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Stockton was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy let Emma Clark and Nathalie Ponton loose on the outfield. Clark scored three runs, while Ponton scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Merritt Island Christian has not done well against Legacy Charter recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Everything went Merritt Island Christian's way against Legacy Charter as Merritt Island Christian made off with an 18-3 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Merritt Island Christian needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Like Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, Merritt Island Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Shae Janke. On the mound, Janke pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Beckah Olson tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. At bat, Janke went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Olson scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Parker Morrison was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophia Kachouroff, who scored three runs while going 1-for-2.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Merritt Island Christian, their record is now 11-5.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Merritt Island Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy came up short against Merritt Island Christian when the teams last played back in March, falling 5-0. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Janke, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Now that Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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