Softball Recap: Cannon Cougars vs. Wayne Christian Eagles
It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Cannon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wayne Christian Eagles and snuck past 6-4. This was a revenge contest for Cannon, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-3 loss when these two played on Friday.
Maddie Sturgill was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched. Sturgill was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Kenzie Sturgill was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Andie Evans was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-6.
On Wayne Christian's side, Riley Sutton spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up eight Ks. Sutton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maddy Sutton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of A.J. Verme, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Cannon has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-5-1 record this season. As for Wayne Christian, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Freedom Christian Academy the next time they take the field. Cannon will head out to face Freedom Christian Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Wayne Christian will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.
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