Eagles
| 03/17/25 @ Valley | 23 |
| 03/26/25 @ Shawnee | 22 |
| 03/17/25 @ Valley | 21 |
| 03/18/25 @ Southern | 18 |
| 03/27/25 @ Fairdale | 16 |
Portland Christian hadn't done well against Fairdale recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Portland Christian blew past Fairdale 18-2. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won seven matchups by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Eva Hidrogo made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addie Bragg, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Vivian McFarland was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Portland Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fairdale only posted an OBP of .368.
The victory made it two in a row for Portland Christian and bumps their season record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Fairdale, they moved to 5-2 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portland Christian will square off against Danville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Fairdale, they will face off against North Hardin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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