Softball Recap: Stratford Academy Eagles vs. First Presbyterian Day Vikings
There's no place like home for Stratford Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the First Presbyterian Day Vikings out 6-5. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered a 5-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Cordtney Galioa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in strikeouts.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Reagan Ray, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Stratford Academy pushed their record up to 13-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for First Presbyterian Day, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 18-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stratford Academy will square off against Loganville Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for First Presbyterian Day, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Piedmont Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. First Presbyterian Day is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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