Tri-County entered their tilt with Faith Christian with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came out on top against the Faith Christian Eagles by a score of 8-4 on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Tri-County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Grace Luck made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Luck has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Luck was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Dominguez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. She 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. Sydney Stoller was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Like Tri-County, Faith Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Izzy Scott. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Scott was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ella Bolton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Tri-County's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for Faith Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tri-County will square off against South Newton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tri-County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Faith Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Lafayette Central Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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