Coastal Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 14-3 to the Maranatha Christian Eagles. Coastal Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Maranatha Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Coastal Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Price, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Maranatha Christian's side, Lillian Visser was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Visser has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Visser was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Arango, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hope Fitzherbert, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Coastal Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Maranatha Christian, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing La Jolla Country Day the next time they take the field. Coastal Academy will host La Jolla Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Maranatha Christian will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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