Lee Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 31-2 to the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lee Christian of the 24-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Cape Fear Christian Academy's part, Glenna Mclamb and Finley Phillips were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Mclamb pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Phillips struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Mclamb has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. At the plate, Mclamb scored five runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Phillips scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Avery Lassiter was a standout: she scored six runs and stole a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hailey Wangelin, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Lee Christian's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4.
Lee Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-2 victory vs. Wake Christian Academy on the 26th.
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