Meadowbrook Academy had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it four. They lost 17-5 to the First Academy Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-0 back in February.
As for First Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-3. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-5 Meadowbrook Academy and 1-7 Ocala Christian.
For First Academy's part, Mad Myers made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Myers was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ashlyn Neiford was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one triple. Avery Keller was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meadowbrook Academy will welcome Ocala Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for First Academy, they will host Legacy Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Legacy Charter has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.9 runs per game on average), something First Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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