After five games on the road, Lake Country Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Pantego Christian Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
Lake Country Christian fell victim to Pantego Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Panthers. The game marked that first time this season in which Lake Country Christian was not able to get on the board.
For Pantego Christian's part, Kennedy Kemp made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Kemp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Kemp was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Gabby Valenzuela was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Cecilia Saldivar was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three runs and a triple.
Lake Country Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Pantego Christian, they pushed their record up to 6-3 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake Country Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Pantego Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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