Prestonwood Christian lost against Ursuline Academy back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Prestonwood Christian Lions fell just short of the Ursuline Academy Bears by a score of 6-5. Prestonwood Christian has not had much luck with Ursuline Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Reagan Baker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Prestonwood Christian was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Ursuline Academy's side, Leah Drake was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits (and only one walk). Drake has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Drake was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Claire Nolan, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tatum Kreutz, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Prestonwood Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Ursuline Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 3-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prestonwood Christian is on the road again on Thursday to play Hockaday at 5:30 p.m. As for Ursuline Academy, they will take on Bishop Lynch at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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