The Wake Prep Academy Guardians will face off against the Durham School of the Arts Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with eight consecutive losses dating back to last season for Wake Prep Academy and 19 for Durham School of the Arts dating back to last season.
Wake Prep Academy blew Millbrook out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Millbrook got their revenge. Wake Prep Academy fell just short of Millbrook by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Guardians have suffered since March 29, 2024.
Emma Chambers led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Annalise Masinick, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Wake Prep Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Durham School of the Arts' offense. They came up short against Durham Academy on Thursday, falling 16-0.
Wake Prep Academy's record now sits at 0-3. As for Durham School of the Arts, their record is now an identical 0-3.
Durham School of the Arts' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wake Prep Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Durham School of the Arts, though, as they've been averaging 9.7 hits. Given Wake Prep Academy's sizable advantage in that area, Durham School of the Arts will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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