The Chambers Academy Rebels will stay at home for another game and welcome the Ezekiel Academy Knights at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chambers Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Chambers Academy came up short against Edgewood Academy and fell 10-7. That's two games in a row now that Chambers Academy has lost by exactly three runs.
Makayla Foster made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ezekiel Academy can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand East Central HomeSchool a 20-0 shutout.
Sarah Vick made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Vick was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jillian Newell, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Addie Newell was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Chambers Academy dropped their record down to 11-16 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Ezekiel Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-10 record this season.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Chambers Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Ezekiel Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .368. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chambers Academy beat Ezekiel Academy 5-2 in their previous matchup back in March. Does Chambers Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Ezekiel Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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