If Paul Laurence Dunbar was riding high off their 16-6 takedown of Frankfort last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs fell just short of the Lexington Christian Eagles by a score of 8-7 on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for Paul Laurence Dunbar in their matchups with Lexington Christian: they've now lost four in a row.
For Lexington Christian's part, Ella Deaton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Deaton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on MacKenzie Waits, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Carrington Clark, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Paul Laurence Dunbar's loss dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Lexington Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paul Laurence Dunbar is on the road again on Monday to play Lafayette at 6:00 p.m. As for Lexington Christian, they will face off against George Rogers Clark at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. Lexington Christian is facing George Rogers Clark at the right time seeing as George Rogers Clark is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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