Boyd-Buchanan and Grace Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Boyd-Buchanan had to settle for second. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grace Christian Academy Rams. The defeat continues a trend for Boyd-Buchanan in their matchups with Grace Christian Academy: they've now lost four in a row.
Mercedes Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brooke Watson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Grace Christian Academy's side, Brooke Million spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Million has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hayden Hill was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Grace Lay was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Boyd-Buchanan's loss dropped their record down to 23-15. As for Grace Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 22-10-1 record this season.
As of now, neither Boyd-Buchanan nor Grace Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.
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