City of Life Christian Academy waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They won by a run and slipped past the Warner Christian Academy Eagles 4-3. That's more bragging rights for City of Life Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jenna Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Ortiz, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Warner Christian Academy's side, Gracie Noske put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Noske was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, April Watson and Talynn Ryman stepped up to the plate in a big way. Watson went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Ryman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucy Chambliss, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Warner Christian Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
City of Life Christian Academy pushed their record up to 11-4 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Warner Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
City of Life Christian Academy will play host again on Monday to welcome Oasis Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. City of Life Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Warner Christian Academy, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Calvary Chapel Academy at 5:00 p.m. Warner Christian Academy is facing Calvary Chapel Academy at the right time seeing as Calvary Chapel Academy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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