Delaware Christian is 10-0 against Shekinah Christian since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Delaware Christian Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Shekinah Christian Flames at 5:15 p.m. Delaware Christian will be strutting in after a win while Shekinah Christian will be coming in after a defeat.
Delaware Christian only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 19-point they dealt Liberty Christian Academy on Tuesday. Delaware Christian put the hurt on Liberty Christian Academy with a sharp 23-4 victory.
Ava Hovda and Cosette Stump were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hovda tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Stump pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Hovda went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Stump scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Hovda is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Delaware Christian got a massive performance out of Ella McCoy, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. McCoy is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Katie Hobbs, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, sadly, Shekinah Christian is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They suffered a rough 17-3 loss at the hands of Mt. Gilead on Friday.
Delaware Christian now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Shekinah Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Delaware Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Shekinah Christian when the teams last played last Saturday, sneaking past 10-8. The rematch might be a little tougher for Delaware Christian since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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