Autauga Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Verbena on Thursday. The Generals blew past the Red Devils 17-2. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Generals considering their one-run performance the match before.
Damien Dickerson and Cody Tornow did most of the damage at the plate: Dickerson went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI, while Tornow scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. What's more, Tornow posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Dunaway, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Autauga Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Generals
| 04/03/25 @ Verbena | 17-2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Billingsley | 1-0 |
| 03/29/25 @ Wetumpka | 4-5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Charles Henderson | 3-13 |
| 03/27/25 @ Holtville | 1-4 |
Autauga Academy's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14. As for Verbena, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 10-10.
Looking ahead, Autauga Academy will be playing at home against Autaugaville at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Verbena, they are taking a road trip to face off against Westminster School at Oak Mountain at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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