After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Heritage, Central Fellowship Christian Academy was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Gatewood Gators by a score of 11-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The Lancers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.
Avery Queen spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Anna Sweatt and Emmi Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Sweatt scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Jackson went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Those RBI marked the first that Jackson's brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Walker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The win snapped Central Fellowship Christian Academy's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record. As for Gatewood, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Fellowship Christian Academy will take on Covenant Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Central Fellowship Christian Academy is facing Covenant Academy at the right time seeing as Covenant Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Gatewood, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Briarwood Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gatewood will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Briarwood Academy will have lost four straight heading into Thursday's match.
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