Faith Christian lost against Tri-County back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Faith Christian Eagles took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tri-County Cavaliers. The loss continues a trend for Faith Christian in their matchups with Tri-County: they've now lost three in a row.
Izzy Scott put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Scott was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ella Bolton was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Faith Christian, Tri-County also got a great game from a two-way player: Grace Luck. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Luck has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Luck was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bella Dominguez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Madilyn Nevitt was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Faith Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Tri-County, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Faith Christian will square off against Lafayette Central Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tri-County, they will head out on the road to take on South Newton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for South Newton: they have been struggling with 11 straight losses at home, while Tri-County has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
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