The Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles will head out to square off against the Culver Community Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elkhart Christian Academy hasn't scored more than a single run for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Elkhart Christian Academy fell victim to Argos and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 12-0 to the Dragons. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered against the Dragons since May 15, 2021.
Meanwhile, Culver Community came up short against Westville on Wednesday and fell 4-1. The matchup marked the Cavaliers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Gracie Milam made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double.
Elkhart Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Culver Community, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Elkhart Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Culver Community struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Elkhart Christian Academy couldn't quite get it done against Culver Community in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 9-5. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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