Carolina Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Carolina Academy of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Ella Ham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Carly Ann Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelsie Smith, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Carolina Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Pee Dee Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 13-2.
Carolina Academy will head out on the road to challenge Lee Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pee Dee Academy, they will be playing at home against Wilson Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Pee Dee Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Wilson Hall's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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