The Glynn Academy Terrors will take on the Evans Knights at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Glynn Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Glynn Academy is headed into the matchup having just suffered their closest loss since August 28th on Tuesday. They fell just short of South Effingham by a score of 6-4. The Terrors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Peyton Wilborn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Emmie Chance made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Glynn Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in 11 consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Evans was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 13-5 to Effingham County.
Aaralyn Strasser was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josslyn Munn, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Glynn Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-9. As for Evans, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.
Glynn Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. Glynn Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Evans, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Glynn Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Glynn Academy skirted past Evans 3-1 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Does Glynn Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Evans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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