Christian Liberty is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 15-5 to the Woodlands Academy Wildcats on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Christian Liberty of the 22-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Woodlands Academy's part, Abby Hironimus made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Hironimus has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hironimus was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Sara Bult and Evie Twohig did most of the damage at the plate: Bult scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Twohig scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Mackenzie Lockhart was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Christian Liberty's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Woodlands Academy, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Christian Liberty will take on Willows Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Woodlands Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Francis W. Parker at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Woodlands Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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