Softball Preview: Marlboro Academy Dragons vs. Thomas Sumter Academy Generals
The Marlboro Academy Dragons will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals at 5:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, everything went Marlboro Academy's way against Christ the Cornerstone Academy as Marlboro Academy made off with a 17-1 win.
Addison Ratley was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Alli Miller, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Thomas Sumter Academy got themselves on the board against Florence Christian on Thursday, but Florence Christian never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 6-0 victory.
Kason Carter made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Carter has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Carter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Lila Kate Stines and Ryann Stokes did most of the damage at the plate: Stines scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Stokes went 3-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Amy Spivey, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Marlboro Academy pushed their record up to 10-3-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Marlboro Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .420. However, it's not like Thomas Sumter Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marlboro Academy took their win against Thomas Sumter Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2017 by a conclusive 16-3. Will Marlboro Academy repeat their success, or does Thomas Sumter Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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