Madison Prep Academy is on a four-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Port Allen a 12-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Madison Prep Academy will take on the Port Allen Pelicans at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Madison Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Madison Prep Academy beat False River 13-9.
Kaila Bentley made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Bentley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tabrina Knighten, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Jasmin Robertson was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Port Allen fell victim to University Lab and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 17-0 defeat at the hands of the Cubs.
Madison Prep Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Port Allen, their loss dropped their record down to 0-17.
Port Allen's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Madison Prep Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. It's a different story for Port Allen, though, as they've only averaged .358. Will they be able to contain Madison Prep Academy's hitters?
Everything went Madison Prep Academy's way against Port Allen when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Madison Prep Academy made off with an 18-8 victory. Will Madison Prep Academy repeat their success, or does Port Allen have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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