After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Falls Lake, East Wake Academy was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-5 margin over the Wake Christian Academy Bulldogs. Considering the Eagles have won five games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Brianna McCrea was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. McCrea was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
Briella Bowles
| 04/29/25 @ Wake Christian Academy | 4 |
| 04/01/25 @ Franklin Academy | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Franklin Academy | 2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Falls Lake | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Rolesville | 1 |
In other batting news, Briella Bowles was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Peyton Robertson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
East Wake Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .485. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
With the win, East Wake Academy broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-7. As for Wake Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
East Wake Academy has already played their next match, an 11-0 loss against Falls Lake on the 1st. As for Wake Christian Academy, they will take on High Point Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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