Strom Thurmond and American Leadership Academy pushed the score to 14-13 the last time they played American Leadership Academy, but on Monday defenses reigned supreme. The Rebels' pitcher stepped up to hand the Patriots a 4-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-13 back in March.
Not much got past Emmy Mckie, who gave up just two hits and racked up six Ks to keep American Leadership Academy off the board. Mckie has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
Olivia Grant
| 04/21/25 vs American Leadership Academy | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Batesburg-Leesville | 2 |
| 03/01/25 @ Swansea | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Mid-Carolina | 1 |
| 03/01/25 @ Brookland-Cayce | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Olivia Grant, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addyson Harrison, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
The win made it two in a row for Strom Thurmond and bumps their season record up to 11-5. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games. As for American Leadership Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15-1 record this season.
Strom Thurmond will welcome Saluda at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something the Rebels surely won't give up without a fight. As for American Leadership Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Ninety Six at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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