Softball Game Preview: Plumstead Christian vs. Delaware County Christian Knights

Plumstead Christian and Delaware County Christian are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. Plumstead Christian will face off against Delaware County Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Plumstead Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.

Plumstead Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. Everything went their way against Delaware County Christian as they made off with a 24-14 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Plumstead Christian considering their two-run performance the contest before.

Olivia Incudine was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 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 has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison Edgerton, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. She is also 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.

Plumstead Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .733. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

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, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Plumstead Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Delaware County Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.