Blackman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They suffered a tough 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Zion Christian Academy Eagles.
Blackman saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Compton, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
On Zion Christian Academy's side, Ashleia Coble made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Coble has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Coble was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MJ McWilliams, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Pearl Davis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Blackman's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Zion Christian Academy, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-3.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Liberty Creek the next time they take the field. Blackman will head out to face Liberty Creek at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, while Zion Christian Academy will head out to face them at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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