Christian Brothers hasn't had much luck against Ponderosa recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Falcons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bruins at 4:00 p.m. Christian Brothers has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Christian Brothers is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Bella Vista, falling 15-0. The shutout was out of character for the Falcons seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in February.
Meanwhile, Ponderosa waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Raiders get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory. Considering the Bruins have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ponderosa got a massive performance out of Molly McFarland, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs McFarland has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kate McCartney, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Ponderosa hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive matchups.
Ponderosa's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-8. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Christian Brothers, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
Christian Brothers might still be hurting after the 17-7 defeat they got from Ponderosa in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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