Hastings hasn't had much luck against Lumen Christi Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Saxons will take on the Titans at 9:00 p.m. Hastings has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hastings is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Coldwater, falling 16-1.
Audrey Aicken made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Lumen Christi Catholic was a bit more limited in their match on Thursday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Columbia Central. The loss continues a trend for the Titans in their meetings with the Golden Eagles: they've now lost four in a row.
Lumen Christi Catholic saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laney Barancin, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
The defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 4-3. As for Hastings, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 4-3.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hastings hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .415. However, it's not like Lumen Christi Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .351. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hastings might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Lumen Christi Catholic in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can the Saxons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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