It was a good run, but Wake Christian Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their ten-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Grace Christian Crusaders by a score of 3-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Wake Christian Academy has scored all season.
Mayken Lynette spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, Wake Christian Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grace Christian only tossed three.
On Grace Christian's side, Macey Jackson was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Jackson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hayley Pugh, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Wake Christian Academy fell to 10-1. As for Grace Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3.
Wake Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge GRACE Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wake Christian Academy is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road. As for Grace Christian, they will take on John Paul II Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. John Paul II Catholic has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.54 runs per game on average), something Grace Christian will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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