The DeMotte Christian Knights will head out to face off against the Whiting Oilers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. DeMotte Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
DeMotte Christian is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They came up short against North White, falling 16-9.
Allie Myers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Abby McCarty was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Whiting had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Victory Christian Academy 12-11.
Lilianna Bell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Bell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs.
In other batting news, Arianna Vianello was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Lily Morando, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
DeMotte Christian's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Whiting, their record now sits at 7-9.
Whiting's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. DeMotte Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Whiting, though, as they've been averaging only 3.5 strikeouts. Will DeMotte Christian keep running through batters, or will the Oilers buck the trend? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
