Carver extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They came up short against the Leadership Academy Falcons, falling 16-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
As for Leadership Academy, they pushed their record up to 7-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The game marked their most dominant win of the season.
For Leadership Academy's part, Ashlyn Koerber made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Koerber has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Leadership Academy let Caleigh Buwalda and Emory Maxwell run wild. Buwalda went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Maxwell got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave Maxwell a new career-high. Alyssa Hopkins was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carver will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on R.J. Reynolds at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Demons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.37 runs per game on average), something the Yellowjackets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Leadership Academy, they will head out to challenge Bethany Community at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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