Calhoun Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Delta Academy Raiders by a score of 7-3 on Tuesday. The win was nothing new for the Cougars as they're now sitting on 15 straight.
Kenna Eaton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Abby Nichols, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Madisyn Winter was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Calhoun Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .323 or higher in 17 consecutive contests.
Calhoun Academy's victory bumped their record up to 22-1. As for Delta Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Calhoun Academy beat Delta Academy by a score of 12-10 later that day.
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