The High Point Academy Grizzlies will be playing at home against the Thornwell Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. High Point Academy will be strutting in after a win while Thornwell will be coming in after a loss.
High Point Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-7 margin over Southside Christian. The victory was just what High Point Academy needed coming off of a 12-1 defeat in their prior matchup.
Julie Raines made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. Raines has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Raines was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kyleigh Lawter and Alyx Creel did most of the damage at the plate: Lawter went 3-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Creel scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Isabella Espinal was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Thornwell fell victim to a rough 15-5 loss at the hands of Ware Shoals on Tuesday.
Madi Landrith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Addye Bouslay, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
High Point Academy now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Thornwell, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.
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