Tattnall Square Academy came tearing into Thursday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the John Milledge Academy Trojans a 12-0 shutout. Tattnall Square Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 16 games by six runs or more this season.
Sophie Hicks looked comfortable as she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gradie Appling was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Logue, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tattnall Square Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .450. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .450 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Tattnall Square Academy is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 23-5 record this season. As for John Milledge Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tattnall Square Academy will head out to square off against Trinity Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for John Milledge Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Brentwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Brentwood is coming into the game with four straight defeats at home, meaning John Milledge Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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