It was a good run, but Monroe Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their 11-game winning streak dating back to last season on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Fort Dale Academy Eagles by a score of 12-11. Monroe Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fort Dale Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Tuesday.
Monroe Academy got a massive performance out of Mia Shadburn, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Shadburn is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Ayla Harris, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double.
On Fort Dale Academy's side, Anna Claire Thomas was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Natalie Skipper was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Monroe Academy fell to 6-1. As for Fort Dale Academy, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-13.
Monroe Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Dale Academy, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Southern Academy at 1:30 p.m. Fort Dale Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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