Middle Tennessee Christian fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Franklin Road Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Franklin Road Academy Panthers by a score of 8-7. Middle Tennessee Christian's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it six in a row.
Isabel Potter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Allena Reynolds was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Riley Osborne, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Franklin Road Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Millie Pardue gave up three earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 20 Ks. Those 20 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Eleanna Nappi, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Maillie Fuson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Middle Tennessee Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Franklin Road Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middle Tennessee Christian is on the road again on Tuesday to play Battle Ground Academy at 4:30 p.m. Battle Ground Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Middle Tennessee Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Franklin Road Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Grace Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Franklin Road Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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