Loyola College Prep has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on Family Community Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Loyola College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Loyola College Prep came up short against Doyline and fell 8-4.
Anna Morris was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Presley Walker, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Family Community Christian gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Everything went their way against Forest as Family Community Christian made off with a 14-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Family Community Christian.
Ali-kate Walker was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Hannah Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Loyola College Prep dropped their record down to 4-5 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Family Community Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Loyola College Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Family Community Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .360. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Loyola College Prep suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Family Community Christian in their previous meeting back in March of 2018. Can Loyola College Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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