For the second straight game, Heartland Christian will face off against David Anderson. The Lions will head out to take on the Blue Devils at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Heartland Christian is leaving town to face David Anderson after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. The Lions came up short against the Blue Devils on Friday, falling 15-4.
For David Anderson's part, Kamryn Peruchetti was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Peruchetti a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, David Anderson got a massive performance out of Delaney Pickens, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Pickens is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Sofia Brown was another key player, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
David Anderson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .353 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Heartland Christian might still be hurting after the 15-4 loss they got from David Anderson when the teams last played on Friday. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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