Lowcountry Leadership proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 12) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Academic Magnet Raptors 15-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the NaviGators have posted since March 5, 2024.
Bailee Blome was a standout: she fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Becky Gaskins, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and three runs.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Lowcountry Leadership lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Academic Magnet didn't launched any home runs.
Lowcountry Leadership has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Academic Magnet, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Looking ahead, Lowcountry Leadership will be playing at home against First Baptist School at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Academic Magnet, they will take on Whale Branch at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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