After a string of 12 wins, Loma Linda Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-5 walloping at the hands of the Cornerstone Christian Crusaders. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Loma Linda Academy has scored all season.
For Cornerstone Christian's part, Jazlynn Rader made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Rader was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Peyton Malatka and Sophia Alexander did most of the damage at the plate: Malatka went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double, while Alexander scored a run and stole three bases. Another player making a difference was Sonoma Miller, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Loma Linda Academy fell to 12-1. As for Cornerstone Christian, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Loma Linda Academy will take on River Springs Charter School Magnolia at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cornerstone Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Calvary Baptist at 3:15 p.m. Cornerstone Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.4 runs per game this season.
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