East Wake Academy is 0-10 against Falls Lake since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will host the Firebirds at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, East Wake Academy turned things around against Wake Christian Academy on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-5 margin over the Bulldogs.
Meanwhile, Falls Lake got the win against East Wake Academy on Monday by a conclusive 9-3.
Wynterlee Glenn made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Jolie Sensenig was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024. Kayla Cash was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Falls Lake kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in seven consecutive games.
Falls Lake has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for East Wake Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
East Wake Academy might still be hurting after the 9-3 loss they got from Falls Lake in their previous meeting on Monday. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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