The Delaware Christian Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Mansfield Christian Flames at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Delaware Christian's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
On Tuesday, Delaware Christian made easy work of Shekinah Christian and carried off a 15-6 victory.
Ava Hovda made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Hovda has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hovda was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella McCoy, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. McCoy is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Claire Costello, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Mansfield Christian suffered a tough 16-6 loss at the hands of Tree of Life Christian last Saturday.
Delaware Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Mansfield Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
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