Fredericksburg Christian is 0-10 against Highland since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will challenge the Hawks at 5:00 p.m. Fredericksburg Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Fredericksburg Christian is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Wednesday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic.
Fredericksburg Christian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Davis, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Highland had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Chargers by a score of 9-5.
Justin Summers was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Wright Broadhead also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Highland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Fredericksburg Christian's loss dropped their record down to 4-9-1. As for Highland, their record is now 13-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fredericksburg Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fredericksburg Christian might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Highland when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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