The Grant Cougars will head out to take on the Grace Christian Warriors at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Grant is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Grant was able to grind out a solid win over Natchitoches Central, taking the game 8-4.
Peyton Kirtland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Kirtland was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, Carleigh Roe was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Audeleigh Carpenter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Grant hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian fell victim to North DeSoto and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Griffins, falling 6-0. The Warriors' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Grace Christian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wynnlee Vincent, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Grant's record is now 10-7. As for Grace Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Grant hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .405. However, it's not like Grace Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. 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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