Softball Recap: Stratford Academy Eagles vs. Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers
After only two runs in their last match, Stratford Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Mount de Sales Academy on Tuesday. Everything went the Stratford Academy Eagles' way against the Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers as the Stratford Academy Eagles made off with a 16-1 victory. Considering the Eagles have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Graci Kluge was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Shamiya Raines was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Banks Williamson was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Stratford Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mount de Sales Academy only posted an OBP of .200.
Stratford Academy's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-9. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stratford Academy will play host again on Wednesday to welcome John Milledge Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Stratford Academy is facing John Milledge Academy at the right time seeing as John Milledge Academy is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they will face off against First Presbyterian Day at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. First Presbyterian Day is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Mount de Sales Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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