Zion Christian Academy had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Battle Ground Academy Wildcats a 2-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Zion Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ashleia Coble was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Coble has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Coble was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Coble wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Raleigh Blanks, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Zion Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. As for Battle Ground Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zion Christian Academy will take on Hughes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Battle Ground Academy, they will be playing at home against Middle Tennessee Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Battle Ground Academy is facing Middle Tennessee Christian at the right time seeing as Middle Tennessee Christian is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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