We've got a battle between Eagles coming up. Calvary Chapel Academy has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calvary Chapel Academy lost 16-6 to Master's Academy last Thursday. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Patriots recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Natalie Keen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Nikole Bristol, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask First Academy). Everything went their way against Hernando Christian Academy on Friday as First Academy made off with a 23-3 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their one-run performance the game before.
Hayleigh Collop and Madi Myers did most of the damage at the plate: Collop scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Myers went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. The dominant performance also gave Collop a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Neiford, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
First Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .892. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Calvary Chapel Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for First Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Calvary Chapel Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like First Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .569. 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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