After flying high against Faith Christian last Friday, Rocky Mount Academy came back down to earth. The Eagles wound up with the same score they had in their last game (9-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Crusaders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 last Friday.
Berkeley Miller was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the first time she hasn't allowed a single hit since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Landry Miller, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Rocky Mount Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Grace Christian, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocky Mount Academy will challenge Halifax Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grace Christian, they will venture away from home to face off against Lawrence Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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