Valley Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 20-4 loss at the hands of the Faith Christian Lions. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for zero runs.
For Faith Christian's part, Hannah Bliss was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Bliss was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ambor Smith, who went 4-for-4 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Lexi Schoel, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Valley Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Faith Christian, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Valley Christian will head out on the road to face off against Leroy Greene Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Leroy Greene Academy is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning Valley Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Faith Christian will take on Foresthill at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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