In what's become a running theme this season, Hernando Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 17-3 margin over the First Academy Eagles. The victory was just business as usual For Hernando Christian Academy, who after nine games remain undefeated this season.
Kaylana Lyons was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Lyons has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lyons was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Addisyn Slocum and Angie Isner did most of the damage at the plate: Slocum went 1-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and a double, while Isner scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Maria Bozman was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On First Academy's side, Hayleigh Collop made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Hernando Christian Academy's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs per game. As for First Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Hernando Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Seven Rivers Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for First Academy, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Leesburg, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. First Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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