For the second straight game, Southwest Christian School will face off against Midland Christian. The Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Mustangs at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Southwest Christian School 2.7, Midland Christian 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Southwest Christian School blew Midland Christian out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Midland Christian got their revenge. The Eagles fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered since March 22, 2024.
For Midland Christian's part, Maddy Munoz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Munoz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Annie Munoz was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and one double. Mia Morales was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Midland Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Southwest Christian School, their loss dropped their record down to 14-4-1.
Both Southwest Christian School and Midland Christian just can't seem to miss. The Eagles have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Midland Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.9 hits. 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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