Pusch Ridge Christian Academy can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Sahuaro Cougars as the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions made off with a 15-6 win. 15 seems to be a good number for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Josie Burnside was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Burnside has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Burnside was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marissa Norman, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaylee Graham, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
On Sahuaro's side, Kaydence Cox was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Marsh, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
The win got Pusch Ridge Christian Academy back to even at 5-5. As for Sahuaro, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will head out on the road to square off against Palo Verde at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sahuaro, they will be playing at home against Salpointe Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salpointe Catholic will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Sahuaro surely won't give up without a fight.
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