St. Bonaventure has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Linfield Christian Lions at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
St. Bonaventure is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Fillmore with a sharp 13-1 win. Considering St. Bonaventure has won 14 contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Laura Lynch was a standout: she scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Rachel Godoy, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Linfield Christian came tearing into Tuesday's match with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Wildcats out 6-5.
Alexa Ojeda spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Caden Johnson was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Sophia Rezkalah was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
St. Bonaventure's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-2-1. As for Linfield Christian, their win bumped their record up to 20-4.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. St. Bonaventure hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Linfield Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .395. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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