Softball Recap: West Florida Baptist Academy Conquerors vs. Snook Christian Academy Eagles
If West Florida Baptist Academy was feeling good off their 15-0 takedown of L.E.A.D. Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The West Florida Baptist Academy Conquerors took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Snook Christian Academy Eagles on Monday. West Florida Baptist Academy has not had much luck with Snook Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
West Florida Baptist Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ande Johnson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Evie Fredrick, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Snook Christian Academy's side, Allie Clayton was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Clayton has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Clayton was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Savannah Clayton was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Alyssa Hayes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
West Florida Baptist Academy's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Snook Christian Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Florida Baptist Academy will take on Santa Rosa Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Florida Baptist Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season. As for Snook Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Atmore Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Atmore Christian has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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