Elk Valley Christian will stay at home for another game and welcome Grace Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elk Valley Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Grace Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
In what's become a running theme this season, Elk Valley Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Meadow Bridge a 17-0 shutout.
Avery Evans and Emily Edwards made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Evans struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Edwards tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Evans has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. At bat, Evans went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a triple, while Edwards scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Maddy Swor was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Myka Petry, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Grace Christian's offense. They lost 12-0 to Elliott County on Monday. Grace Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elk Valley Christian's win bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Grace Christian, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Everything went Elk Valley Christian's way against Grace Christian when the teams last played back in March of 2023 as Elk Valley Christian made off with an 11-1 victory. Does Elk Valley Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Grace Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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