East Linn Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-0 walloping at the hands of the Santiam Wolverines. The match marked the first time this year in which East Linn Christian Academy was not able to get on the board.
For Santiam's part, McKenna Dodge made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dodge has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Dodge was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Santiam let Boston Flores and McKayla Dodge loose on the outfield. Flores went 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Dodge scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Dodge 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Brookelyn Massey, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
East Linn Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Santiam, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Linn Christian Academy will take on Regis at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Regis is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning East Linn Christian Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Santiam, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Culver at 2:00 p.m. Santiam is facing Culver at the right time seeing as Culver is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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