Inspiration Academy came tearing into Thursday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Sarasota Sailors out 4-2. That's two games straight that Inspiration Academy has won by exactly two runs.
Elle Hildreth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Avery Bouquin was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3.
On Sarasota's side, Carley Ramsden was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Sarasota didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Inspiration Academy is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Sarasota, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-9.
Inspiration Academy will head out on the road to square off against Bishop Verot at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Verot is coming into the match with seven straight defeats at home, meaning Inspiration Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Sarasota, they will square off against Venice at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sarasota's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Venice's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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