There's no place like home for Mintz Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Liberty Christian Academy Heat on Tuesday.
Sadie Parrish made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Parrish was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Raegan Cooke was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Mahayla Bell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Liberty Christian Academy's side, Hayden Newkirk was cooking despite her team's loss, getting three hits. The team also got some help courtesy of Lily Lanier, who scored two runs off of two hits.
Even though they lost, Liberty Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 9.000. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Mintz Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Liberty Christian Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.
Mintz Christian Academy will be playing at home against Columbus Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mintz Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.8 runs per game this season. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pamlico Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty Christian Academy is facing Pamlico Christian Academy at the right time seeing as Pamlico Christian Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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