
Lions
04/01/25 vs Lake Mead Christian Academy | 19 |
04/08/25 @ Sandy Valley | 18 |
03/14/25 @ Beaver Dam | 18 |
03/14/25 @ Beaver Dam | 15 |
04/01/25 vs Lake Mead Christian Academy | 11 |
Awaken Christian's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They never let the Sandy Valley Sidewinders get on the board and left with an 18-0 win. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Margaux Burney was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Natalie Campbell was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Karleen Tao was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Awaken Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .774. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Awaken Christian's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Sandy Valley, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Awaken Christian will head out to face off against Pahranagat Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 11.3 runs per game this season. As for Sandy Valley, they will head out on the road to take on Indian Springs at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Sidewinders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Thunderbirds have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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