Faith Christian hasn't had much luck against Buckingham Charter recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lions will look to defend their home field against the Knights at 4:00 p.m. Faith Christian has given up an average of 12.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Non Varsity Opponent hit Faith Christian with a eight-run third inning last Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lions came up short against Non Varsity Opponent, falling 15-4. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bella Abken
| 04/10/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 1 |
| 04/07/25 vs Valley Christian | 3 |
| 03/31/25 vs Foresthill | 1 |
| 03/21/25 @ Non Varsity Tournament Opponent | 1 |
| 05/14/24 @ Foresthill | 1 |
Bella Abken was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Charter waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They came out on top against the Wildfires by a score of 5-1.
Tamia Cendejas was excellent, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Buckingham Charter's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Faith Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Faith Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .536. However, it's not like Buckingham Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .586. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Faith Christian might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Buckingham Charter when the teams last played back in March. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
