Scotland Christian Academy hasn't had much luck against Union Grove Christian recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Saints are taking a road trip to take on the Patriots at 5:00 p.m. Scotland Christian Academy has given up an average of 13.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Scotland Christian Academy managed to slip by Wilmington Christian Academy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Saints lost 17-4 to the Patriots on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Union Grove Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Salem Baptist Christian on Tuesday. The Patriots' pitcher stepped up to hand the Vikings a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won nine matchups by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Morgan Donovant made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, three doubles, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Faith Hege and Bethany Yarbrough did most of the damage at the plate: Hege went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Yarbrough went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave Yarbrough a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isabella Lott, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Union Grove Christian's record is now 12-4. As for Scotland Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Scotland Christian Academy suffered a grim 15-1 defeat to Union Grove Christian when the teams last played back in April. Can the Saints avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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