Softball Preview: Bulloch Academy Gators vs. Edmund Burke Academy Spartans
The Bulloch Academy Gators are taking a road trip to face off against the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bulloch Academy is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Tuesday, Bulloch Academy made easy work of David Emanuel Academy and carried off a 13-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Gators, who have now won five matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
While Edmund Burke Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-14-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They lost 13-5 to Pinewood Christian last Wednesday.
Edmund Burke Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Riggs, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Carly Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Bulloch Academy's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Edmund Burke Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Bulloch Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Edmund Burke Academy when the teams last played back in August, winning 7-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bulloch Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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