After three games on the road, Aucilla Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Lincoln Trojans at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Aucilla Christian will be strutting in after a victory while Lincoln will be coming in after a defeat.
On Tuesday, Aucilla Christian never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Lafayette.
Emma Vickers made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Vickers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Vickers was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Megan Wellman was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5. Macy Morgan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lincoln was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Taylor County.
Kayla Peters made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Lanie Woodson, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Aucilla Christian's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-6. As for Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12.
Lincoln's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Aucilla Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Lincoln, though, as they've been averaging only 2.3. Will Aucilla Christian keep running through batters, or will Lincoln buck the trend?
Aucilla Christian couldn't quite finish off Lincoln in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 2-0. Will Aucilla Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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