Harpeth fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Battle Ground Academy on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Battle Ground Academy Wildcats by a score of 7-6. Harpeth just can't catch a break and has now endured five defeats in a row.
Anna Greer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Greer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Greer was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Molly Lane was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. Mattie Johnson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Harpeth's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Battle Ground Academy, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Harpeth will head out on the road to take on Cheatham County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harpeth is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Battle Ground Academy, they will be playing at home against Grace Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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