It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but David Emanuel Academy had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Fullington Academy Trojans 13-3. Considering the Eagles have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kyli Bell made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Bell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, David Emanuel Academy let Aubrey Scott and Kaley Flowers loose on the outfield. Scott scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Flowers scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Peebles, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, David Emanuel Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fullington Academy only posted an OBP of .316.
The victory made it two in a row for David Emanuel Academy and bumps their season record up to 11-12. As for Fullington Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
David Emanuel Academy will face off against Citizens Christian Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. David Emanuel Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Fullington Academy, they will square off against Vidalia Heritage Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fullington Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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