Foundation Christian Academy had to endure a ten-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sarasota Christian Blazers on Tuesday and snuck past 6-5. The win was just what Foundation Christian Academy needed coming off of a 15-0 defeat in their prior match.
Makayla Howard and Raeghan Ramsey made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Howard tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Ramsey didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Howard has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Howard scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Ramsey scored a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Raegan Goble, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Cadence Cape, who scored two runs and stole two bases.
On Sarasota Christian's side, Selah Spenn was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Sierra Godwin was another key contributor, scoring no runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Foundation Christian Academy made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-8. As for Sarasota Christian, their loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-8.
Foundation Christian Academy will face off against Central Florida Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sarasota Christian, they will square off against All Saints' Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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