Maranatha Christian has not done well against Tri-City Christian recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Maranatha Christian Eagles walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Tri-City Christian Eagles. The win made it back-to-back victories for Maranatha Christian.
Lillian Visser was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Visser has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Visser was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Hope Fitzherbert was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Tri-City Christian's side, Erykah Juarez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4. Lilly Halverson was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
The win got Maranatha Christian back to even at 3-3. As for Tri-City Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Maranatha Christian will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Coastal Academy at 3:30 p.m. on April 11th. As for Tri-City Christian, they will be playing at home against Sage Creek at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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