Atlantic Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Highlands Christian Knights. Even if the Sharks couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Shylle Leitner and Dontavia White stepped up to the plate in a big way. Leitner scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while White scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that Leitner snagged this season. Bethany Lewis was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
Atlantic Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Highlands Christian, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Atlantic Christian will take on Boca Raton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sharks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 11 runs per game this season. As for Highlands Christian, they will face off against Boca Raton Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights are facing the Blazers at the right time seeing as the Blazers are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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