The Wake Prep Academy Guardians will venture away from home to square off against the Millbrook Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Wake Prep Academy is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They lost 11-3 to Wakefield.
Hailey Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Millbrook made easy work of South Garner on Tuesday and carried off a 12-2 win.
Emerson Myers spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Millbrook let Nicole Drew and Kayleigh Prather run wild. Drew scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 4-for-4, while Prather scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Drew also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Giovanna Hunter was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Millbrook always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory got Millbrook back to even at 2-2. As for Wake Prep Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Wake Prep Academy took their win against Millbrook in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 22-12. Does Wake Prep Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Millbrook turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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