Lonoke was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Little Rock Christian Academy Warriors by a score of 7-5. Lonoke was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Little Rock Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Melody Peppers was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Peppers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Peppers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kirsten Holt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Little Rock Christian Academy's side, Ally Hamaker was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and a run. Sadie Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Lonoke's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Little Rock Christian Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lonoke will take on Harding Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Harding Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so Lonoke's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Little Rock Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against North Little Rock at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Little Rock Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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