Shekinah Christian is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 15-6 to the Delaware Christian Eagles on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Shekinah Christian of the 15-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Josie Harris was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Alice Giddens was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On Delaware Christian's side, Ava Hovda made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Hovda has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hovda was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ella McCoy was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. McCoy is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Claire Costello, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Shekinah Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Delaware Christian, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Shekinah Christian will head out on the road to face off against Liberty Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Shekinah Christian has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Delaware Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Mansfield Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Delaware Christian has given up an average of 6.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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