The Harvest Christian Academy Lions are taking a road trip to take on the Aurora Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harvest Christian Academy has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Harvest Christian Academy is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Larkin just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. They came up short against the Royals, falling 17-3.
Makayla Richards was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Haley Miller was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Aurora Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 27-21 to Wheaton Academy.
Madi Kossakowski made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while going 6-for-6. Those home runs marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Jada Vizcaya, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs.
Harvest Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Aurora Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Harvest Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .385. However, it's not like Aurora Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .429. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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