For the second straight game, Christ Presbyterian Academy will face off against Chattanooga Christian. The Lions will square off against the Chargers on Friday. Christ Presbyterian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Chattanooga Christian hit Christ Presbyterian Academy with a five-run seventh inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lions lost 13-3 to the Chargers. The Lions have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Chattanooga Christian's part, Kylie Black was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Black has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Nyla Halfacre was incredible, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Millie Fox, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Chattanooga Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Christ Presbyterian Academy only posted an OBP of .323.
The victory (which was Chattanooga Christian's sixth in a row) raised their record to 21-10. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Christ Presbyterian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Christ Presbyterian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Chattanooga Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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