While Central Academy couldn't quite beat Lee Park Prep on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Central Academy Cougars fell just short of the Lee Park Prep Knights by a score of 4-2. Central Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Addison Crawford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ella Storey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Central Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lee Park Prep only tossed five.
On Lee Park Prep's side, Emma Shulenberger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up two earned runs off 12 hits (she also only allowed one walk). Shulenberger was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Shulenberger wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Rushing, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Central Academy now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Lee Park Prep, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Central Academy will be playing at home against Forest Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Academy is facing Forest Hills at the right time seeing as Forest Hills is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Lee Park Prep, they will head out on the road to take on North Hills Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lee Park Prep is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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