Softball Recap: Portland Christian Picks Up Ninth Consecutive Victory

Eagles

Margin (Wins)

03/17/25 @ Valley	23
03/26/25 @ Shawnee	22
03/17/25 @ Valley	21
04/22/25 @ Fort Knox	18
03/18/25 @ Southern	18

Portland Christian came tearing into Monday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 17-7 margin over the Burgin Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 15 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Addie Bragg was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ava Gish, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double.

Portland Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .578. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Burgin only posted an OBP of .412.

Portland Christian's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-11. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Burgin, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portland Christian will host Fort Knox at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Portland Christian is facing Fort Knox at the right time seeing as Fort Knox is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Burgin, they will be playing at home against McCreary Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.