David Emanuel Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Fullington Academy Trojans with a sharp 11-5 win. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Kyli Bell and Aubrey Scott made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Bell struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Scott struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Bell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Bell scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Scott scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kaley Flowers was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Payton Peebles was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, David Emanuel Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fullington Academy only hit seven.
David Emanuel Academy pushed their record up to 3-5 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Fullington Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
David Emanuel Academy will take on Thomas Jefferson Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. David Emanuel Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten run or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Thomas Jefferson Academy likes a good challenge. As for Fullington Academy, they will square off against Tiftarea Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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