George Walton Academy extended their postseason success on Friday against Stratford Academy. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Stratford Academy Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played last Thursday.
Erin Harrelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, George Walton Academy got a massive performance out of Leila Mathis, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Mathis is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Hill, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
George Walton Academy's victory bumped their record up to 25-5. As for Stratford Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 16-14 record.
George Walton Academy will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Tattnall Square Academy at 4:00 p.m. Tattnall Square Academy will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something George Walton Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Stratford Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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