On Monday, the Metairie Park Country Day Cajuns narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Madison Prep Academy 4-2. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Metairie Park Country Day has scored all season.
Jade Washington and Mia Ennis made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Washington struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Ennis tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Washington went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double, while Ennis scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alaya Bodden, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Madison Prep Academy's side, Tabrina Knighten made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2.
Metairie Park Country Day's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-1. As for Madison Prep Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Metairie Park Country Day will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Frederick A. Douglass at 5:00 p.m. Metairie Park Country Day is facing Frederick A. Douglass at the right time seeing as Frederick A. Douglass is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Madison Prep Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Parkview Baptist at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Madison Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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