It was a good run, but City of Life Christian Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-4 walloping at the hands of the Morningside Academy Eagles. City of Life Christian Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Morningside Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Daniela Santiago was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Morningside Academy's side, Leigha Race was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Race has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Race was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Meghan Enyart was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Addyson Brown, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
City of Life Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Morningside Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. City of Life Christian Academy will take on Discovery at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in City of Life Christian Academy's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Discovery has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road. Morningside Academy will take on Merritt Island Christian at 4:00 p.m. in Wednesday's first game. Morningside Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
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