Softball Preview: First Academy Eagles vs. Legacy Charter Eagles
First Academy is 0-3 against Legacy Charter since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The First Academy Eagles will stay at home for another game and welcome the Legacy Charter Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
While First Academy has not struggled against Ocala Christian recently, they managed to flip the script on Friday. First Academy won by a run and slipped past Ocala Christian 11-10. The victory was just what First Academy needed coming off of a 24-2 loss in their prior contest.
First Academy got a massive performance out of Hayleigh Collop, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Addison Schwartz, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Legacy Charter made easy work of Altamonte Christian on Tuesday and carried off a 10-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Legacy Charter.
Stefanie Donahey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Donahey was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Lindsay Donahey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Madison Catrett was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
First Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Legacy Charter, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. First Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Legacy Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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