After a string of four wins, Faith Christian's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Harrells Christian Academy Crusaders by a score of 9-8. Faith Christian has not had much luck with Harrells Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Payton Whitley put in work while hitting and pitching. She pitched nine innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off ten hits. Whitley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Abby Vann made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-5. Another player making a difference was Tynleigh Hinton, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Like Faith Christian, Harrells Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Sabrina Batts. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over ten innings while giving up seven earned (and one unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). Batts has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Batts was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Makenzie Jackson was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Brianna Carr was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Faith Christian's loss dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Harrells Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Faith Christian will take on Pungo Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Harrells Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Grace Christian at 4:00 p.m. Harrells Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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