Braggs extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 8-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Summit Christian Academy Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-0 last Thursday.
As for Summit Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games.
For Summit Christian Academy's part, Jax Bowley was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.2 innings pitched. Bowley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Andrew Green, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Cole Griffin was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Braggs will face off against Buffalo Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Summit Christian Academy, they will square off against Mounds at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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