After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four matches, Legacy Christian Academy finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. Their tough 17-2 loss to the Cedarville Indians might stick with them for a while.
Esther Augustine made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Cedarville's side, Joscelyn Evans made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Evans has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Evans was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ryleigh Burnett was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Adyson Rodgers was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Legacy Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Cedarville, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Legacy Christian Academy will take on Ponitz Career Tech at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Legacy Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Cedarville, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northeastern at 5:00 p.m.
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