It was a good run, but Forsyth Home Educators unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Oak Level Baptist Academy Conquerors. Forsyth Home Educators has not had much luck with Oak Level Baptist Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Rachel Petusky made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ella Beaver, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Oak Level Baptist Academy's side, Haley Inman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Inman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Inman was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Oak Level Baptist Academy let Keira Bell and Angel Walker loose on the outfield. Bell scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Walker scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Bell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Forsyth Home Educators' loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-8. As for Oak Level Baptist Academy, their victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Forsyth Home Educators will take on Oak Ridge Military Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Ridge Military Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.2 runs per game this season. As for Oak Level Baptist Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on New Life Christian Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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