Millersport has not done well against Fairfield Christian Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Everything went the Millersport Lakers' way against the Fairfield Christian Academy Knights as the Millersport Lakers made off with a 13-1 win. The result was nothing new for Millersport, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
Kendyl Bonkowski made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Bonkowski has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Bonkowski was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alexis Barch was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Emma Raver was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
Millersport's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-5. As for Fairfield Christian Academy, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Millersport is on the road again on Monday to play Grove City Christian at 5:15 p.m. Grove City Christian will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Millersport surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fairfield Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Rosecrans at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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