Softball Recap: College Heights Christian's loss ends three-game winning streak on the road

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 7:05pm

Softball Recap: College Heights Christian Cougars vs. Diamond Wildcats

After a string of five wins, College Heights Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Diamond Wildcats by a score of 2-1.

For Diamond's part, Caitlyn Suhrie spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 21 Ks. Suhrie has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Lauren Turner was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.

College Heights Christian's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-13. As for Diamond, they pushed their record up to 34-1 with that victory, which was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season.

College Heights Christian will take on East Newton at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. East Newton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so College Heights Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Diamond does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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