Wildcats
| 02/25/25 vs Discovery | 16-0 |
| 02/21/25 @ Bartow | 3-13 |
| 02/18/25 vs Mulberry | 7-4 |
| 02/14/25 vs Robinson | 3-8 |
| 05/08/24 @ Berkeley Prep | 0-9 |
McKeel Academy's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They never let the Discovery Spartans get on the board and left with a 16-0 victory. With that win, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
Chloe Lanier was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Monica Tillery and Hannah Brenneman did most of the damage at the plate: Tillery went 1-for-2 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Brenneman scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Brenneman a new career-high in hits (three). Emma Skipper was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
McKeel Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .720. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got McKeel Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Discovery, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McKeel Academy will face off against Auburndale at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. McKeel Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Discovery, they will take on Kathleen at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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