Harmony Grove is 1-6 against Baptist Prep since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Harmony Grove got the win against Glen Rose by a conclusive 16-4. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.
Meanwhile, Baptist Prep entered their tilt with Perryville on Tuesday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Mustangs.
Macy Childers made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Highfill, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Annie Bennett, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
Baptist Prep lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Baptist Prep's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Harmony Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.
Harmony Grove suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Baptist Prep in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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