While Henryville's victory against Christian Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hornets had just enough and edged out the Warriors 4-3 on Monday. The win was some much needed relief for the Hornets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Haylee Nicholas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lylia Martin, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season.
Henryville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 5-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The victory got Henryville back to even at 8-8. As for Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 4-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Henryville will take on Crothersville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Christian Academy, they will square off against Christian Academy-Louisville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Centurions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.82 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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