Prestonwood Christian's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Parish Episcopal Panthers 13-6. The high-scoring effort was just what Prestonwood Christian needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Laila George was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits. George has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. George was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Ryan Tessier was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Teagan Nolan, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Prestonwood Christian, Parish Episcopal also got a great game from a two-way player: Caden Young. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and eight unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Young was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Young wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ciara Matthews, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Even though they lost, Parish Episcopal didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Prestonwood Christian only tossed four.
Prestonwood Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Parish Episcopal, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Prestonwood Christian will head out on the road to take on John Paul II at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. John Paul II is coming into the game with six straight wins at home, so Prestonwood Christian will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Parish Episcopal will take on Bishop Lynch at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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