Master's Academy proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by ten) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tavares Bulldogs, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since February 20th.
Reagan Peri
| 03/24/25 vs Tavares | 9 |
| 03/13/25 vs Lake Highland Prep | 13 |
| 03/11/25 @ Pine Ridge | 10 |
| 03/06/25 @ Lyman | 12 |
| 03/04/25 vs Merritt Island Christian | 5 |
Reagan Peri spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamryn Mennenga and Emily Martin did most of the damage at the plate: Mennenga went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Martin went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That's the most hits Martin has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Zoe Rodriguez, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Master's Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 9.4.
Master's Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Tavares, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-2.
Looking ahead, Master's Academy will host Orangewood Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Orangewood Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Master's Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tavares, they will head out to face off against The Villages Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Villages Charter's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Tavares' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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