The GV Christian Guardians will head out to face off against the Awaken Christian Lions at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. GV Christian has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for GV Christian's offense. They came up short against Needles on Wednesday, falling 20-0. The Guardians have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Awaken Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Lincoln County.
Cailey Velarde made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Awaken Christian's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for GV Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. GV Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like Awaken Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .534. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
GV Christian might still be hurting after the 26-0 loss they got from Awaken Christian when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Guardians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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