Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Trinity Lutheran Cougars by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Christian Academy has scored all season.
Samantha Lawyer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jolynn Lawyer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Trinity Lutheran's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Grace Lance gave up only one earned run on one hit and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Trinity Lutheran's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Morgan Brewer, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run. Another player making a difference was Olivia Cain, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Christian Academy now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Trinity Lutheran, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10.
Christian Academy will take on New Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Trinity Lutheran, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brown County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Brown County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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