Saint Francis is 10-0 against Valley Christian since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Saint Francis Lancers will head out on the road to take on the Valley Christian Warriors at 4:00 p.m. Saint Francis will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line.
In what's become a running theme this season, Saint Francis gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Valley Christian with a sharp 13-3 victory.
Shannon Keighran made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Keighran has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Keighran was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Peyton Tsao was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Isabella Sandoval was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI.
Saint Francis' win was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-0. As for Valley Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 14-10.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Saint Francis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .386. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. 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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