While Menendez's win against Peniel Baptist Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Falcons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday.
Ava Christman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gabby Brubaker, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Morgan Brown also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Menendez's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Peniel Baptist Academy, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-8.
Coming up, Menendez will venture away from home to challenge Bolles at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight. Peniel Baptist Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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