Amelia Academy had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-13 to make it 14. They lost 16-0 to the Fuqua Falcons. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, with their most recent loss being a 16-0 defeat two weeks ago.
As for Fuqua, their record is now 11-7. Considering they have won ten games by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Fuqua's part, Marissa Dempsey made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Dempsey has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Collins Easter was a standout: she got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kaylie Ledger, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Amelia Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fuqua, they have already played their next contest, a 10-0 defeat against Brunswick Academy on the 7th.
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