Skipstone Academy has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Calvary Christian Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Skipstone Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Monday just wasn't the day for Skipstone Academy's offense. They suffered a tough 21-0 loss at the hands of Calvary Christian last Monday. The match marked that first time this year in which Skipstone Academy was not able to get on the board.
For Calvary Christian's part, Kendall Gumm made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Gumm has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gumm was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kennedy Williams was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Taylor, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Skipstone Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-1. As for Calvary Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Skipstone Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Calvary Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .398. 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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