Altamonte Christian has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Warner Christian Academy Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Altamonte Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Altamonte Christian suffered a rough 17-6 loss at the hands of Orangewood Christian.
Brooklynne Farran was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Aisling Bane, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Warner Christian Academy never got on the board in their matchup back in March, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Crescent City last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 15-13 victory over the Raiders.
Calleigh Hamel and Pauline Watson did most of the damage at the plate: Hamel scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Watson got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Lucy Chambliss was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Altamonte Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Warner Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Altamonte Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .471. However, it's not like Warner Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .592. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Altamonte Christian took their victory against Warner Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 14-3. Does Altamonte Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Warner Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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