The Donelson Christian Academy Wildcats will head out on the road to face off against the Goodpasture Christian Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Donelson Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matchups.
Donelson Christian Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Clarksville Academy (and have done all season long). Donelson Christian Academy blew past Clarksville Academy 10-0.
Bailey Shepard and Gracyn White were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Shepard pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, White pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Shepard went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while White scored two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison McHenry, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Anaya Dawson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Goodpasture Christian fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Friendship Christian on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 11-8 to the Commanders. It was the first time this season that Goodpasture Christian let down their fans at home.
Laura Beth Blessing and Mattie Gaza stepped up to the plate in a big way. Blessing scored three runs while going 5-for-6, while Gaza went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Reagan Pennington was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Donelson Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5-1 record this season. As for Goodpasture Christian, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 14-5.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Donelson Christian Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Goodpasture Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Donelson Christian Academy skirted past Goodpasture Christian 6-5 when the teams last played on April 8th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Donelson Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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