Ezekiel Academy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Southern Christian Patriots 9-8. This was a revenge match for Ezekiel Academy, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-4 defeat when these two played last Saturday.
Sarah Vick was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Vick has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Vick was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ezekiel Academy let Jillian Newell and Lailyn Shelton loose on the outfield. Newell scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Shelton scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Lauryn Darnell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Ezekiel Academy, Southern Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Cason Oswald. On the mound, she pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). Oswald was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Caylin Oswald made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Chloe Oswald, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
The win got Ezekiel Academy back to even at 8-8. As for Southern Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 15-11-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ezekiel Academy will take on East Central HomeSchool at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ezekiel Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Southern Christian, they will be playing at home against Crenshaw Christian Academy on Thursday. Southern Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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