Summerfield fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Claiborne Christian on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Crusaders by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Rebels couldn't push the score so high this time.
Melanie Salmon
| 04/03/25 @ Claiborne Christian | 14 |
| 04/01/25 vs Gibsland-Coleman | 3 |
| 03/31/25 @ Minden | 5 |
| 03/21/25 vs Junction City | 10 |
| 03/13/25 @ Beekman Charter | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Melanie Salmon spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.7 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Summerfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Akeirah Jones, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base. Jones is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Summerfield's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Claiborne Christian, their record now sits at 7-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Summerfield will host Saline at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Claiborne Christian, they will be playing at home against Gibsland-Coleman at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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