Western Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against the Pleasant Hill Billies, falling 18-2. That's two games in a row now that the Pioneers have lost by exactly 16 runs.
Grace Chastain was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Haley Maerz also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Western Christian's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Pleasant Hill, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Western Christian will venture away from home to challenge Colton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pleasant Hill, they will take on Cascade at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Billies surely won't give up without a fight.
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