Morningside Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the First Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Morningside Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.3 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Morningside Academy fell victim to a tough 21-6 loss at the hands of Oxbridge Academy. Morningside Academy has not had much luck with Oxbridge Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Addyson Brown made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Emily Enyart was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, First Academy has not done well against Legacy Charter recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. First Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-15 victory over Legacy Charter. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
The team relied heavily on Hayleigh Collop, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Schwartz, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Morningside Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for First Academy, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Morningside Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like First Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.6. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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