After flying high against Gallatin last Monday, Friendship Christian came back down to earth. The Friendship Christian Commanders fell victim to a tough 11-4 loss at the hands of the Donelson Christian Academy Wildcats on Saturday. Friendship Christian has not had much luck with Donelson Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Donelson Christian Academy's part, Bailey Shepard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Shepard has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive pitching appearances. Shepard was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Madison McHenry was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Anaya Dawson, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Friendship Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Donelson Christian Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-3-1.
Friendship Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-1 win vs. Westmoreland on the 1st. Donelson Christian Academy has also already played their next contest, a 17-1 victory against Mount Juliet Christian Academy on the 1st.
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