Sadly, Amelia Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after six matches. They fell victim to a rough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Southampton Academy Raiders on Friday. That's two games in a row now that Amelia Academy has lost by exactly 15 runs.
For Southampton Academy's part, Dutchess Rose was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Rose has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Rose was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bryce Holland was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Emery Watson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Amelia Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Southampton Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
Amelia Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Fuqua at 4:30 p.m. on April 23rd. As for Southampton Academy, they will be playing at home against Brunswick Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Brunswick Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Southampton Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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