Sadly, Durham Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after nine matches. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 28-13 walloping at the hands of the GRACE Christian Eagles on Friday. One positive for Durham Academy, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Durham Academy got a big performance out of Kate Ryan, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Claire Lynch was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Durham Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .742. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
On GRACE Christian's side, Macey Alicea was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Barry, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
Durham Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for GRACE Christian, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Durham Academy will square off against St. Mary's at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in St. Mary's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for GRACE Christian, they will head out on the road to challenge Cary Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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