It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Summit ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top against the Centennial Cougars by a score of 12-9. Summit's victory was all the more impressive since Centennial was averaging only 3.96 runs allowed on the season.
Summit got a great performance from Addison Johnson as she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashlyn Easley, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Anne Marie Richards, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
Summit has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-12 record this season. As for Centennial, their loss dropped their record down to 17-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Summit is on the road again on Wednesday to play Dickson County. Summit knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Dickson County likes a good challenge. As for Centennial, they will head out on the road to challenge Page at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Page will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Centennial surely won't give up without a fight.
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