Softball Recap: Faith Christian Patriots vs. Rocky Mount Academy Eagles
It was a good run, but Faith Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 8-5 to the Rocky Mount Academy Eagles. Faith Christian has struggled against Rocky Mount Academy recently, as their contest on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Abby Vann made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Abby Bradley was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
On Rocky Mount Academy's side, Berkeley Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Miller was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landry Miller, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gabbi Ams, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Faith Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Rocky Mount Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-4.
Faith Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rocky Mount Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Arendell Parrott Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Arendell Parrott Academy is coming into the game with six straight losses at home, meaning Rocky Mount Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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