It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Houston Academy had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They blew past the T.R. Miller Tigers 14-4. Considering Houston Academy has won 29 matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Braya Hodges made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Hodges was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her two plate appearances with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Mary Suzan Aman was a standout: she got three hits. Ansleigh Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run off of two hits.
On T.R. Miller's side, Meg Fountain made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Houston Academy's win was their 31st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 43-3. As for T.R. Miller, their defeat dropped their record down to 35-14.
Houston Academy will face off against Brooks on Monday. Brooks will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Houston Academy surely won't give up without a fight. T.R. Miller does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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