Edgewood Academy had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Hooper Academy on Tuesday. The Edgewood Academy Wildcats put the hurt on the Hooper Academy Colts with a sharp 17-1 win. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for the Wildcats this season.
Colten Lashley made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, he gave up only four walks, the fewest he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Edgewood Academy let Grayson Jones and Cooper Freeman run wild. Jones scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Freeman went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Freeman has posted since back in April of 2024. Landon Smith was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Edgewood Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .680. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hooper Academy only posted an OBP of .438.
Wildcats
| 02/25/25 vs Hooper Academy | 17-1 |
| 02/22/25 vs Abbeville Christian Academy | 4-2 |
| 02/21/25 @ Abbeville Christian Academy | 7-1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Macon-East Montgomery Academy | 5-3 |
The victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs over those games. As for Hooper Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Coming up, Edgewood Academy will be taking part in a tournament against Ezekiel Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Edgewood Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Ezekiel Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hooper Academy, they will welcome Bessemer Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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