David Emanuel Academy won the last time they faced First Preparatory Christian Academy, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The David Emanuel Academy Eagles put the hurt on the First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders with a sharp 18-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Bailey McNure was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, she also racked up three strikeouts, the mostshe's had since back in October of 2023. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, David Emanuel Academy let Aubrey Scott and Kaley Flowers loose on the outfield. Scott scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Flowers went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Peebles, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, David Emanuel Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's a new trend for them: their average OBP was 31.8% earlier this season, but in their last five games they've averaged 47.5%.
The win made it two in a row for David Emanuel Academy and bumps their season record up to 8-9. As for First Preparatory Christian Academy, they are on a 21-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. David Emanuel Academy will square off against Robert Toombs Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Robert Toombs Christian Academy is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning David Emanuel Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for First Preparatory Christian Academy, they will take on Trinity Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Trinity Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something First Preparatory Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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