Grace Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Zion Christian Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Lions will host the Eagles at 5:00 p.m.
Grace Christian Academy is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 9-2 to Battle Ground Academy.
Grace Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elaina Morgan, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Zion Christian Academy got the win against Christian Community on Tuesday by a conclusive 15-5. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by eight runs or more this season.
Addison White made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. White was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Marleigh McWilliams was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Bella Waller, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Zion Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 11 consecutive contests.
Grace Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Zion Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Grace Christian Academy came up short against Zion Christian Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 5-1. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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