Grace Christian Academy fell victim to Southwest Georgia Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. It was the first time this season that the Cougars let down their fans at home.
Oathen Atkinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Grace Christian Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Smith, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
This is the second loss in a row for Grace Christian Academy and nudges their season record down to 11-5. As for Southwest Georgia Academy, they pushed their record up to 15-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Grace Christian Academy will take on Valwood at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Valiants will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Southwest Georgia Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sherwood Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.85 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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