After losing to Covenant Day the last time they met, Providence Day decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Providence Day Chargers walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Covenant Day Lions on Monday.
Rachel Lyons spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Hartsell, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Dillman, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Covenant Day's side, Kaitlyn Allen and Isabelle (Izzy) Horton stepped up to the plate in a big way. Allen went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a triple, while Horton scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Providence Day now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Covenant Day, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Providence Day will take on Charlotte Country Day School at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Charlotte Country Day School hasn't scored more than one runs for six games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for Covenant Day, they will head out on the road to challenge Charlotte Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Charlotte Christian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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