Preview: First Academy Eagles vs. Tavares Bulldogs
The First Academy Eagles will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Tavares Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. First Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
After only one run in their last game, First Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Meadowbrook Academy on Thursday. First Academy blew past Meadowbrook Academy 15-4. The result was nothing new for First Academy, who have now won three matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Madi Myers made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Myers was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Addison Schwartz was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Skylar Gay, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Tavares has not done well against Mount Dora Christian Academy recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Tavares skirted past Mount Dora Christian Academy 5-3.
Bailey Rasmussen was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Emma Pattee was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
First Academy's record is now 3-4. As for Tavares, their record is now 2-5.
Tavares' pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: First Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .470. It's a different story for Tavares, though, as they've only averaged .234. Will they be able to contain First Academy's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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