Leadership Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Piedmont Classical Bobcats an 18-0 shutout. The victory was just what Leadership Academy needed coming off of a 13-3 defeat in their prior game.
Ashlyn Koerber was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Koerber has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Koerber was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Leadership Academy got a massive performance out of Kya Keels, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Keels is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Hopkins, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Leadership Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Piedmont Classical, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Leadership Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Carver at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Piedmont Classical, they will head out on the road to square off against Cornerstone Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Cornerstone Charter is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Piedmont Classical will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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