First Academy's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 13-9 victory over the Leesburg Yellow Jackets. This was payback for First Academy, who suffered a 16-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Skylar Gay was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Addison Schwartz, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Leesburg's side, ADDISON HUNTER was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of SOPHIA ROSS, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
First Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Leesburg, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-4.
First Academy will play host again on Thursday to welcome Mount Dora, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. First Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Leesburg, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Wildwood at 6:30 p.m. Leesburg is facing Wildwood at the right time seeing as Wildwood is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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