Softball Recap: Air Academy Kadets vs. Liberty Lancers
Air Academy had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Liberty Lancers on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Kadets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bailey Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Air Academy let Maeleigh Hunt and Keira Finkle loose on the outfield. Hunt went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and three RBI, while Finkle went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and three RBI. What's more, Hunt also posted a .750 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted in her last 12 games. Rideau Dravida was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Air Academy's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15. As for Liberty, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6.
Air Academy will welcome Discovery Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Discovery Canyon is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Air Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Liberty, they will venture away from home to square off against Pine Creek at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pine Creek will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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