First Presbyterian Day was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 5-1 to the Piedmont Academy Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Gracyn Fuller put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Even though they lost, First Presbyterian Day didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Piedmont Academy only tossed seven.
First Presbyterian Day's defeat dropped their record down to 18-6. As for Piedmont Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. First Presbyterian Day and Pinewood Christian are set to duel on Tuesday. Pinewood Christian is coming into the game with eight straight wins at home, so First Presbyterian Day will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Piedmont Academy, they are on the road again on Thursday to play George Walton Academy at 4:30 p.m.
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