
Eagles
03/27/25 vs Covenant Academy | 7-1 |
03/25/25 @ Covenant Academy | 5-2 |
03/21/25 @ Twiggs Academy | 15-0 |
03/19/25 vs Twiggs Academy | 21-2 |
03/18/25 @ Twiggs Academy | 21-2 |
03/13/25 vs Vidalia Heritage Academy | 3-2 |
David Emanuel Academy came tearing into Thursday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Covenant Academy Rams with a sharp 7-1 victory. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Clayton Hood made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Hood was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Hood wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brody Fleming, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Another was Tucker Free, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
David Emanuel Academy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
David Emanuel Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Covenant Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: David Emanuel Academy beat Covenant Academy by a score of 12-2 later that day.
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