Epping is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Portsmouth Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Blue Devils will welcome the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Epping's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Portsmouth Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Epping didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Hinsdale by a score of 8-3 on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Pacers: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth Christian Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Mascenic Regional 10-9.
Lexi Jordan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marion Spurr, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Eliza Arwood, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Epping's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Portsmouth Christian Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Epping has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. It's a different story for Portsmouth Christian Academy, though, as they've only averaged .341. Will they be able to contain Epping's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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