It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Arbor View ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted past the Faith Lutheran Crusaders 9-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Arbor View also won the last time the pair played on April 1st.
Audrey Melton spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on 14 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Breya Hee was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Raeann Barral, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Faith Lutheran's side, Mia Walsh and Ava Mariani stepped up to the plate in a big way. Walsh went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Mariani scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Danielle Coates was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Faith Lutheran kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Arbor View has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-13 record this season. As for Faith Lutheran, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Silverado the next time they take the field. Faith Lutheran will head out to face Silverado at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, while Arbor View will head out to face them at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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