The Booker Tornadoes will head out on the road to face off against the Saint Stephen's Episcopal Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Booker made easy work of Family Christian Academy and carried off a 19-2 win. The victory was just what Booker needed coming off of a 16-0 loss in their prior game.
Valerie Howard was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing eight bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Makaley Graham, who scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Saint Stephen's Episcopal gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Sarasota Christian with a sharp 16-1 victory.
Abbie Eanet was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Eanet was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hanna Winters was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Roz Boggs was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The win got Booker back to even at 3-3. As for Saint Stephen's Episcopal, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Booker hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Saint Stephen's Episcopal struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Booker might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Saint Stephen's Episcopal in their previous meeting back in March of 2019. Thankfully for Booker, Amy Woodworth (who didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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