Calvary Chapel Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Morningside Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Calvary Chapel Academy of the 14-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Amberly Ramos was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. Kate Withers was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
On Morningside Academy's side, Leigha Race was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Race was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Reagan Wilbur was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Morgan Helphrey, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Calvary Chapel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Morningside Academy, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Calvary Chapel Academy will take on Warner Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Warner Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Morningside Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against City of Life Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. City of Life Christian Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.71 runs per game on average), something Morningside Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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