Softball Game Preview: Thomas Sumter Academy Generals vs. Calhoun Academy Cavaliers

The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals will head out on the road to face off against the Calhoun Academy Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Thomas Sumter Academy has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.

Thomas Sumter Academy lost 16-1 to Calhoun Academy on Thursday. The Generals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Calhoun Academy's part, Cailin Shirer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Shirer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.

In other batting news, Calhoun Academy got a massive performance out of Skyler Ulmer, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Ulmer also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Coker Carson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

Calhoun Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .522. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .370 or higher in five consecutive games.

Calhoun Academy's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.

Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Thomas Sumter Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Calhoun Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .428. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.