The Richard Winn Academy Eagles will head out to square off against the Fairfield Central Griffins at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Richard Winn Academy was handed a 11-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They skirted past Wardlaw Academy 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted against the Patriots since April 28, 2015.
Caroline Tolbert made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Those hits were her first of the season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Lewis, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Langley Thompson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Richard Winn Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wardlaw Academy only posted an OBP of .258.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Fairfield Central and Columbia, and Fairfield Central kept the tradition alive. Fairfield Central was the clear victor by a 20-2 margin over Columbia on Monday. The Griffins' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Richard Winn Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Fairfield Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Richard Winn Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Fairfield Central in their previous matchup back in April of 2019, sneaking past 10-9. Does Richard Winn Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fairfield Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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