Preview: Lee Park Prep Knights vs. Forsyth Home Educators Hawks
The Lee Park Prep Knights will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Forsyth Home Educators Hawks at 6:00 p.m. Lee Park Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Lee Park Prep only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-point they dealt North Hills Christian on Tuesday. Lee Park Prep was the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over North Hills Christian.
Nevaeh Alexander was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Alexander was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. 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, Addison Laney was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Rushing, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Forsyth Home Educators lost a close one when they played on Thursday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Monday was a bit more commanding. Their rough 12-1 loss to Bethany might stick with them for a while. Forsyth Home Educators has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lee Park Prep's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Forsyth Home Educators, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lee Park Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Forsyth Home Educators struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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