Carroll is 0-5 against Houston Academy since February of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Carroll Eagles will take on the Houston Academy Raiders at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Carroll has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Carroll and Eufaula finished up on equal footing with a 9-9 tie.
Natalie Draper spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on 12 hits. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Houston Academy owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They walked away with a 3-0 win over Zion Chapel.
Houston Academy pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their 25th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. Carroll's tie gives them a new season record of 7-5-1.
Carroll might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Houston Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can Carroll avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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