It was a good run, but Wayne Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their 15-game winning streak dating back to last season on Saturday. They fell just short of the Cannon Cougars by a score of 6-4. Wayne Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cannon apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played on Friday.
Riley Sutton spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up eight Ks. Those ten innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Maddy Sutton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. A.J. Verme was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
On Cannon's side, Maddie Sturgill made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over six innings pitched. Sturgill was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Sturgill, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Andie Evans, who scored a run while going 3-for-6.
Having lost for the first time this season, Wayne Christian fell to 8-1. As for Cannon, the win got them back to even at 5-5-1.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Freedom Christian Academy the next time they take the field. Cannon will head out to face Freedom Christian Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Wayne Christian will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.
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