04/28/25 vs Central Linn | 31 |
03/18/25 @ East Linn Christian Academy | 26 |
03/19/25 @ Vernonia | 10 |
04/16/25 @ Country Christian | 9 |
04/07/25 @ St. Paul | 9 |
Western Christian can bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on the Central Linn Cobras with a sharp 31-20 victory. The Pioneers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Elsa Hibler spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered 14 runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Western Christian got a massive performance out of Grace Chastain, who got on base in six of her seven plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Chastain a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Makylie Howard, who got on base in six of her seven plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Western Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .732. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Western Christian picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 2-12. As for Central Linn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Western Christian will face off against Kennedy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Central Linn, they will welcome Crow at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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