First Presbyterian Day typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Piedmont Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 5-1 victory over the First Presbyterian Day Vikings. The win was nothing new for the Cougars as they're now sitting on three straight.
Mackenzie Plunkett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Teagan Hinson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaniyah Lane, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Piedmont Academy's record now sits at 15-3. As for First Presbyterian Day, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 18-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Piedmont Academy's road trip will continue as they head out to face George Walton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for First Presbyterian Day, they and Pinewood Christian are set to duel on Tuesday. First Presbyterian Day's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Pinewood Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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