For the second straight game, Heathwood Hall Episcopal will face off against Hammond. The Highlanders will head out to challenge the Skyhawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hammond.
For Hammond's part, Ava Sapp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Sapp has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Ali Dorrington was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Eliza Spratlin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
The win (which was Hammond's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Heathwood Hall Episcopal, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal couldn't quite get it done against Hammond in their previous meeting on Tuesday as they fell 7-4. Can the Highlanders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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