The GV Christian Guardians will venture away from home to square off against the Mountain View Christian Saints at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Awaken Christian hit GV Christian with a four-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Guardians lost 14-8 to the Lions. The Guardians have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Hannah Heaston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and ten unearned) runs on 14 hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Sophie Guerra was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three runs.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Mountain View Christian was a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They came up short against Indian Springs, falling 18-2. The Saints just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Keiva Feingold made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played.
Mountain View Christian's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for GV Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-13.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. GV Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. However, it's not like Mountain View Christian 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.
GV Christian might still be hurting after the 22-11 loss they got from Mountain View Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Guardians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
