Amelia Academy hasn't had much luck against Kenston Forest recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Patriots will welcome the Kavaliers at 4:30 p.m. Amelia Academy has given up an average of 17.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Amelia Academy is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to Fuqua.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Kenston Forest, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They blew past Southampton Academy 12-3 on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Kavaliers, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Aubrey Mayton (2026) was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kenston Forest got a massive performance out of Hayden Hudson (2029), who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Hudson (2029) a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Marshall, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Kenston Forest hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Kenston Forest's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Amelia Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Amelia Academy suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Kenston Forest in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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