The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals will head out on the road to challenge the Ben Lippen Falcons at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Sumter Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Thomas Sumter Academy earned an 11-6 victory over Lee Academy. The win made it back-to-back victories for Thomas Sumter Academy.
Kason Carter made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Carter has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Carter was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and four runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lila Kate Stines, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and two doubles while going 4-for-4. Anna Luzzi was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Ben Lippen was a bit more limited in their match on Wednesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Laurence Manning Academy. The game marked that first time this year in which Ben Lippen was not able to get on the board.
Thomas Sumter Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs per game. As for Ben Lippen, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
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