The Davenport Broncos will play host again on Monday to welcome the Lakeland Christian Vikings, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Davenport: 3.6, Lakeland Christian: 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Davenport put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Ridge Community as Davenport made off with a 14-3 victory. The win was just what Davenport needed coming off of a 15-4 defeat in their prior game.
Makayla Gonzalez made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Gonzalez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Madison Bergeron was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Lyric Pittman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lakeland Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged Mulberry out 7-6. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Lakeland Christian has scored all year.
Kinley Lawson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, McKenna Gravitt was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Cali Thornton, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Davenport's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Lakeland Christian, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-0.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Davenport has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Lakeland Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 2.8. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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