Stratford Academy lost against George Walton Academy back in September, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Stratford Academy Eagles fell just short of the George Walton Academy Bulldogs by a score of 7-6. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Graci Kluge and Taylor Monroe did some serious damage despite the final result: Kluge scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Monroe scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Shamiya Raines, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Stratford Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Stratford Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 13-12. As for George Walton Academy, the win was the 20th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-4.
Stratford Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for George Walton Academy, they will host Piedmont Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. George Walton Academy will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak alive.
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