While Madison Prep Academy couldn't quite beat Metairie Park Country Day on Monday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 19-point loss they were dealt last Thursday. Madison Prep Academy fell just short of the Metairie Park Country Day Cajuns by a score of 4-2. Madison Prep Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tabrina Knighten was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
On Metairie Park Country Day's side, Jade Washington and Mia Ennis made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, 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 the plate, 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, Alaya Bodden was solid, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Madison Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Metairie Park Country Day, they pushed their record up to 13-1 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Madison Prep Academy will take on Parkview Baptist at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Parkview Baptist is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.9 runs per game this season. As for Metairie Park Country Day, they will be playing at home against Frederick A. Douglass at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. 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.
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