Lee Academy had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-11 to make it ten. They fell just short of the Richard Winn Academy Eagles by a score of 10-9. The Cavaliers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Ansley Nesbit was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ansley King, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Richard Winn Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
On Richard Winn Academy's side, they let Abby Lewis and Margaret Swearingen run wild. Lewis got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Swearingen got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Swearingen has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Layla Lee also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lee Academy will take on Williamsburg Academy at 6:00 p.m. on the 30th. As for Richard Winn Academy, they will challenge Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles are facing the Crusaders at the right time seeing as the Crusaders are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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