In what's become a running theme this season, Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past the New Washington Mustangs 8-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Christian Academy as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Samantha Lawyer made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Lawyer has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Lawyer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carly Stevens, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
The win got Christian Academy back to even at 5-5. As for New Washington, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Christian Academy will take on Rock Creek Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Rock Creek Academy is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Christian Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for New Washington, they will take on Henryville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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