For the second straight game, Ontario Christian will face off against Linfield Christian. The Knights will venture away from home to take on the Lions at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ontario Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Linfield Christian hit Ontario Christian with a five-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights fell just short of the Lions by a score of 6-5. The Knights have struggled against the Lions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Linfield Christian's part, Celeste Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Linfield Christian got a big performance out of Sophia Rezkalah, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits Rezkalah has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Charli Calas, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Linfield Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive contests.
Linfield Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Ontario Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ontario Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Linfield Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .401. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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