Triad Baptist Christian Academy has won three straight games at home, while Union Grove Christian has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Titans will host the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Triad Baptist Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Triad Baptist Christian Academy didn't have quite enough to beat Oak Level Baptist Academy and fell 3-2. The Titans haven't had much luck with the Conquerors recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Morgan Harrelson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Annabel Chan-West, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Union Grove Christian). Their pitcher stepped up to hand True Gospel Christian a 19-0 shutout on Monday. Considering the Patriots have won seven games by more than ten runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Morgan Donovant made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, earning three runs.
In other batting news, Union Grove Christian got a massive performance out of Faith Hege, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave Hege a new career-high. Isabella Lott was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one double.
Union Grove Christian's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for Triad Baptist Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Triad Baptist Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Union Grove Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Triad Baptist Christian Academy suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Union Grove Christian in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
