American Leadership Academy-Johnston extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They fell 9-5 to the Falls Lake Firebirds. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Firebirds this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 back in March.
Makayla Cooke and Addison Cooke stepped up to the plate in a big way. Makayla went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Addison got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one double.
As for Falls Lake, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games.
On Falls Lake's side, Wynterlee Glenn made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Glenn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Jolie Sensenig was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Leah Horton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. American Leadership Academy-Johnston will challenge Grace Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Falls Lake, they will take on Franklin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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