Legacy Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 18-3 defeat at the hands of the Merritt Island Christian Cougars. Legacy Charter was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Merritt Island Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2020.
Mallory Daniels was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Stefanie Donahey, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
On Merritt Island Christian's side, Shae Janke and Beckah Olson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Janke pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Olson pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. At the plate, Janke went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Olson scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Parker Morrison was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Sophia Kachouroff was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2.
Legacy Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Merritt Island Christian, their win bumped their record up to 11-5.
Legacy Charter will be playing in front of their home fans against Evans at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Legacy Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. Merritt Island Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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