With a playoff game on the line, Heritage Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 18-7 margin over the Imagine Prep Storm. The result was nothing new for Heritage Academy, who have now won nine matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Heritage Academy let Elsie Earll and Francesca Johnson loose on the outfield. Earll went 4-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and a stolen base, while Johnson went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Leah Hitchcock was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Imagine Prep's side, Lauryn Hartwell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ximena Black, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
The victory (which was Heritage Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-3. As for Imagine Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5.
The Heroes are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Heroes at 7:15 p.m. The Heroes know how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully the Heroes like a good challenge. Imagine Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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