The Elliot Christian Eagles will take on the Delta Charter Dragons at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Elliot Christian has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Elliot Christian is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Delta Charter just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 12-6 to the Dragons.
For Delta Charter's part, Aaliyah Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off five hits. Brown has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rebecca Medina, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Madyson Torres, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
The win (which was Delta Charter's seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.3 runs over those games. As for Elliot Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
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