After a string of seven wins, Battle Ground Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Zion Christian Academy Eagles by a score of 2-0. Considering the last time Battle Ground Academy couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For Zion Christian Academy's part, Ashleia Coble made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Coble has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Coble was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Coble wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Raleigh Blanks, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Battle Ground Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Zion Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Battle Ground Academy will take on Middle Tennessee Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Battle Ground Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Middle Tennessee Christian has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. Zion Christian Academy will take on Hughes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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