For the second straight game, Arrowhead Christian will face off against Linfield Christian. The Eagles will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Lions at 3:30 p.m. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Arrowhead Christian has struggled recently with five losses in a row, while Linfield Christian will arrive with seven straight wins.
Linfield Christian hit Arrowhead Christian with a eight-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Lions, falling 12-2.
For Linfield Christian's part, Celeste Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. What's more, Smith posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Linfield Christian let Charli Calas and Julia Preston run wild. Calas went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI, while Preston went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Chloe Hill was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Linfield Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 11 consecutive contests.
Linfield Christian's victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Arrowhead Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Arrowhead Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .374. However, it's not like Linfield Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
