For the second straight game, Linfield Christian will face off against Woodcrest Christian. The Lions will be playing at home against the Royals at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Linfield Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Linfield Christian had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Woodcrest Christian on Tuesday. The Lions blew past the Royals 18-3. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by seven runs or more this season.
Celeste Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base.
Charli Calas
| 04/08/25 @ Woodcrest Christian | 4 |
| 03/20/25 vs Notre Dame | 3 |
| 02/19/25 @ Colony | 3 |
| 03/21/24 @ Ontario Christian | 3 |
| 03/11/24 vs Chaparral | 3 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charli Calas, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Julia Preston, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Linfield Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Linfield Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Woodcrest Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.
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