The Westminster Christian Warriors will take on the East Ridge Knights at 10:30 a.m. in their first game on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Westminster Christian got themselves on the board against Keys Gate, but Keys Gate never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 10-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Westminster Christian.
The team relied heavily on Giovanna Khoury, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Abigail Barboza was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last match, East Ridge made sure to put some runs up on the board against Academy for Innovative Education on Thursday. East Ridge was the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over Academy for Innovative Education.
Sariah Espada looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Veronica Peterson was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Nei Nei DeJesus, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Westminster Christian's victory bumped their record up to 9-4-1. As for East Ridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Westminster Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like East Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. 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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