After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Chambers Academy brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They walked away with an 11-8 win over the Fort Dale Academy Eagles on Saturday. Considering Chambers Academy's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Madison Stanford was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Allie Paschal was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Fort Dale Academy's side, Emily Cauthen was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Cauthen has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brinkley Long led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Lela Mansmann, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Chambers Academy's victory bumped their record up to 15-21. As for Fort Dale Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-15.
Chambers Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-5 loss vs. Macon-East Montgomery Academy on the 20th. Fort Dale Academy has also already played their next contest, a 2-1 win against Hooper Academy on the 20th.
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