Woodward Academy has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will host the Dunwoody Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. Dunwoody took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Woodward Academy, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Woodward Academy needed a bit of extra time to put away Holy Innocents Episcopal. They came out on top against the Golden Bears by a score of 6-3.
Cymone Woodfaulk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over nine innings while giving up three earned runs off ten hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5 innings per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn Weeks, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also put up a double, which washer first of the season.
Meanwhile, Dunwoody was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They fell 11-7 to Decatur. One positive for the Wildcats, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Izzy Iconis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Douglas, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
The win got Woodward Academy back to even at 4-4. As for Dunwoody, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Woodward Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. Woodward Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Dunwoody, though, as they've been averaging only 0.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Woodward Academy continue to outrun the ball?
Woodward Academy couldn't quite finish off Dunwoody in their previous meeting back in October of 2022 and fell 6-4. Will Woodward Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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