Monday just wasn't the day for SouthLake Christian Academy's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Gaston Christian Eagles on Monday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, SouthLake Christian Academy's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Gaston Christian's part, Katie Muchesko was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Muchesko has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Muchesko was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Oakleigh Herring and Emerson Rushing did most of the damage at the plate: Herring scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances, while Rushing went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Shankel Carey, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
SouthLake Christian Academy dropped their record down to 4-6 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Gaston Christian, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-7.
SouthLake Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gaston Christian, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Metrolina Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Metrolina Christian Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Gaston Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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