It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Elkhart Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They walked away with a 14-9 victory over the Argos Dragons. That's more bragging rights for Elkhart Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brianna Ehninger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Ehninger has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ehninger was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brynne Hixon was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mya Ott, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
On Argos' side, Ava Stackhouse was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Elkhart Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Argos, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-6.
Elkhart Christian Academy will take on South Bend Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Argos, they will head out on the road to challenge Peru at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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