It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Macon-East Montgomery Academy had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the Fort Dale Academy Eagles by a score of 9-6. The win was familiar territory for Macon-East Montgomery Academy who now have six in a row.
For Fort Dale Academy's part, Anna Claire Thomas was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Thomas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Brinkley Long was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Fort Dale Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-16 record this season.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Dale Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-2 victory vs. Glenwood on the 2nd.
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