Summit Christian Academy dropped to 8-4 on Tuesday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Odessa Bulldogs by a score of 3-1. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Karli Miller spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 20 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
As for Odessa, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-8. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
On Odessa's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Bella Blackaby gave up a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Odessa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenna Pierson, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that Pierson has hit this season.
Summit Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Odessa, they will square off against Harrisonville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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