Somerset Academy - Canyons was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. Their rough 17-1 defeat to the King's Academy Lions might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Somerset Academy - Canyons of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Somerset Academy - Canyons saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Wilt, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
On King's Academy's side, Caitlyn Valley and Caroline Duncan made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Valley pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Duncan tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Valley scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Duncan scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Thornton, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Daniel, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for King's Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Somerset Academy - Canyons will take on American Heritage at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. American Heritage is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Somerset Academy - Canyons will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for King's Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Glades Day at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in King's Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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