Warner Christian Academy lost against City of Life Christian Academy back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Warner Christian Academy Eagles fell just short of the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors by a score of 4-3. Warner Christian Academy has not had much luck with City of Life Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Gracie Noske put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Noske was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, April Watson and Talynn Ryman did some serious damage despite the final result: Watson went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Ryman went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucy Chambliss, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Warner Christian Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On City of Life Christian Academy's side, Jenna Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Johnson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Ortiz, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Warner Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for City of Life Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Warner Christian Academy is on the road again on Monday to play Calvary Chapel Academy at 5:00 p.m. Warner Christian Academy is facing Calvary Chapel Academy at the right time seeing as Calvary Chapel Academy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for City of Life Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oasis Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in City of Life Christian Academy's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Oasis Christian has been banged up by nine consecutive losses on the road.
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