Delaware County Christian is on a six-game streak of home losses, and Plumstead Christian a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Delaware County Christian Knights will welcome Plumstead Christian at 3:00 p.m. Delaware County Christian has given up an average of 16.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Delaware County Christian came up short against Collegium Charter on Wednesday, falling 14-8.
Julliet Jackson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Kathryn Certo, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Plumstead Christian). They put the hurt on Delaware County Christian with a sharp 24-14 win on Monday. With that victory, Plumstead Christian brought their scoring average up to 7.8 runs per game.
Olivia Incudine made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Incudine was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Madison Edgerton was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Plumstead Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .571. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Plumstead Christian's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-6. As for Delaware County Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Delaware County Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Plumstead Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Delaware County Christian might still be hurting after the 24-14 defeat they got from Plumstead Christian in their previous meeting on Monday. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
