For the second straight game, Linfield Christian will face off against Arrowhead Christian. The Lions will venture away from home to face off against the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Linfield Christian has seven straight victories, Arrowhead Christian has five straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Linfield Christian came out on top against Arrowhead Christian on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run third inning. The Lions blew past the Eagles 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won 13 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Celeste Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Charli Calas and Julia Preston did most of the damage at the plate: Calas went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI, while Preston went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Chloe Hill, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Linfield Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 11 consecutive contests.
Linfield Christian's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Arrowhead Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Linfield Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .400. However, it's not like Arrowhead Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
