Brunswick Academy entered their tilt with Southampton Academy with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They blew past the Southampton Academy Raiders 16-1. Brunswick Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emily August-Faith King made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). King has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. King was even better at the plate, firing off three triples, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Aubrey Lynn Corum was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last nine games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexi Vaughan Howerton, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Brunswick Academy pushed their record up to 9-2 with that win, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Southampton Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.
Brunswick Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play Fuqua at 4:30 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Southampton Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Southampton Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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