First Academy dropped their record down to 12-9 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 14-5 to the Crescent City Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered since March 31st.
Avery Keller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayleigh Collop, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Crescent City, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
On Crescent City's side, Caylee Goff made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts Goff has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Allmon, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was April Morales, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. First Academy will host Legacy Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. First Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Legacy Charter has averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Crescent City, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Peniel Baptist Academy at 6:00 p.m. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season.
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