The Gloucester County Christian Conquerors will head out to square off against the King's Christian Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gloucester County Christian has given up an average of 10.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gloucester County Christian lost 16-4 to Atlantic Christian on Tuesday. The Conquerors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jordan Burger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
Meanwhile, King's Christian came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Pioneers get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Considering the Knights have won three matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Bridet Levandoski made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Ava Garcia and Ada PIckard did most of the damage at the plate: Garcia went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double, while PIckard went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Lily Welsh was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
King's Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .556. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2024.
King's Christian pushed their record up to 6-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Gloucester County Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Gloucester County Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .556. However, it's not like King's Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gloucester County Christian came up short against King's Christian in their previous meeting last Tuesday, falling 9-6. Can the Conquerors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
