Softball Preview: Lowndes Academy Rebels vs. Fort Dale Academy Eagles
The Lowndes Academy Rebels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Fort Dale Academy Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Lowndes Academy pushed their score all the way to 11 back in March, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Fort Dale Academy by a score of 13-11. That's two games in a row now that Lowndes Academy has lost by exactly two runs.
For Fort Dale Academy's part, Anna Claire Thomas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Thomas has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Madison Freeman was incredible, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Bailey Lambert was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Lowndes Academy and nudges their season record down to 0-2. As for Fort Dale Academy, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-11.
Lowndes Academy couldn't quite finish off Fort Dale Academy when the teams last played back in March and fell 13-11. Will Lowndes Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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