David Emanuel Academy has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars at 4:30 p.m. David Emanuel Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten run or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Thomas Jefferson Academy likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, everything went David Emanuel Academy's way against Fullington Academy as David Emanuel Academy made off with an 11-5 win. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by six runs or more this season.
Kyli Bell and Aubrey Scott made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Bell struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Scott struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Bell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Bell scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Scott scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kaley Flowers was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Payton Peebles was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, David Emanuel Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fullington Academy only hit seven.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson Academy entered their match against Brentwood on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Thomas Jefferson Academy took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brentwood.
David Emanuel Academy pushed their record up to 3-5 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-2.
David Emanuel Academy might still be hurting after the 13-5 loss they got from Thomas Jefferson Academy in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will David Emanuel Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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