Cameron had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Trinity Christian Warriors by a score of 3-2. Cameron was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Trinity Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Lexi Bogard put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over 7.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Bogard was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Bogard wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Shay Littleton, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
On Trinity Christian's side, Paige Hopkins spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Hopkins has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
The win for Trinity Christian keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cameron will square off against Paden City at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cameron is facing Paden City at the right time seeing as Paden City is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Trinity Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Preston at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Trinity Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.5 runs per game this season.
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