East Linn Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They lost 17-3 to the Central Linn Cobras. The result was an unpleasant reminder to East Linn Christian Academy of the 19-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Central Linn's part, Callie Northern made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Northern has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Northern was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Central Linn got a massive performance out of Lora Johnson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Johnson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jennifer Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
East Linn Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Central Linn, they pushed their record up to 6-15 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Linn Christian Academy will take on Mohawk at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Central Linn, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Santiam at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Santiam will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Central Linn surely won't give up without a fight.
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