Athens Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against the Loganville Christian Academy Lions, falling 8-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September.
Ellianna Christian was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Christian wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blair Carter, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Athens Christian's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Loganville Christian Academy, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-13.
Athens Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Loganville Christian Academy, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Dacula at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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