Monday just wasn't the day for Grace Christian's offense. They lost 12-0 to the Elliott County Lions on Monday. Grace Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Elliott County's part, Bailee Artripp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Artripp has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Artripp was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Claire Whitley and Kristen Casto did most of the damage at the plate: Whitley scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Casto scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Casto has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Dayna Whiddon-Bennett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Grace Christian now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Elliott County, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 12-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grace Christian is on the road again on Tuesday to play Elk Valley Christian at 5:30 p.m. Elk Valley Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Grace Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Elliott County, they will head out on the road to square off against West Carter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Carter has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight losses, while Elliott County will come in with three straight wins.
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