With a playoff game on the line, McKeel Academy rose to the challenge on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Avon Park Red Devils as they made off with a 16-8 win. McKeel Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Chloe Lanier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Lanier was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with five RBI.
In other batting news, Mary Montgomery and Amarri Durant did most of the damage at the plate: Montgomery scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Durant scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Haylee Caruthers was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Avon Park's side, Skyler Navarro and Skylar Hicks stepped up to the plate in a big way. Navarro scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Hicks scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Wells, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
McKeel Academy's victory bumped their record up to 11-15. As for Avon Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-9.
McKeel Academy will take on Lake Placid at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. McKeel Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. Avon Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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