Little Rock Christian Academy proved they can win big last Monday (they won by eight) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Lonoke Jackrabbits. The win was nothing new for Little Rock Christian Academy as they're now sitting on three straight.
Ally Hamaker was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and a run. Sadie Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Lonoke's side, Melody Peppers put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Peppers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Peppers was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kirsten Holt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Little Rock Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. As for Lonoke, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Little Rock Christian Academy will take on North Little Rock at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Little Rock Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Lonoke, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Harding Academy at 4:30 p.m. Harding Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so Lonoke's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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