The Wayne Christian Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Halifax Academy Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Wayne Christian will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Last Thursday, Wayne Christian beat Lawrence Academy 6-2.
Riley Sutton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ella Fox, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run. Another player making a difference was Millie Fox, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Halifax Academy fell victim to Lawrence Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. The match marked the first time this season in which Halifax Academy was not able to get on the board.
Wayne Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. As for Halifax Academy, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Wayne Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. Wayne Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Halifax Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wayne Christian continue to outrun the ball?
Wayne Christian came up short against Halifax Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 6-1. Thankfully for Wayne Christian, Ashlyn Cooke (who struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk)) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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