Softball Recap: L.E.A.D. Academy Lions vs. West Florida Baptist Academy Conquerors
L.E.A.D. Academy fell victim to West Florida Baptist Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the West Florida Baptist Academy Conquerors. L.E.A.D. Academy has not had much luck with West Florida Baptist Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For West Florida Baptist Academy's part, Victoria McAlarney was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. McAlarney was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Addi Johnson and Cali Ellis did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Ellis scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Byrd, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
L.E.A.D. Academy now has a losing record at 5-6. As for West Florida Baptist Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
L.E.A.D. Academy will be playing at home against Escambia at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Escambia is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning L.E.A.D. Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for West Florida Baptist Academy, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Snook Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Snook Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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