The New Life Academy Eagles lost 9-1 to the Mayer Lutheran Crusaders on Saturday.
Ashlyn Croon was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off nine hits. Croon has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Croon was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Like New Life Academy, Mayer Lutheran also got a great game from a two-way player: McKenzie Mitteness. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Mitteness was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Mayer Lutheran let Bree Noerenberg and Emery Henning loose on the outfield. Noerenberg went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Henning went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Ada Hahn, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
New Life Academy's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Mayer Lutheran, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
New Life Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Cristo Rey Jesuit at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mayer Lutheran, they will head out on the road to face off against Central at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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