McKeel Academy had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Winter Haven Blue Devils 13-1. McKeel Academy's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Emma Skipper made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Skipper was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Chloe Lanier looked comfortable as she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Malayla Miller was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Haylee Caruthers was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
On Winter Haven's side, TRINITY HATCHER made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. HATCHER is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen three or more in the last four games she's played.
The victory got McKeel Academy back to even at 5-5. As for Winter Haven, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McKeel Academy's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lake Placid at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Lake Placid is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Winter Haven, they will be playing at home against Avon Park at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Avon Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
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