After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Goose Creek brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Everything went their way against the Academic Magnet Raptors on Tuesday as they made off with a 17-1 victory. Considering the Gators' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Goose Creek got a massive performance out of Lyric Cureton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. What's more, Cureton posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaionna Wheatley, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI.
Gators
| 04/21/26 @ Academic Magnet | 51.7% |
| 03/26/26 vs James Island | 50% |
| 03/30/26 @ Lucy Beckham | 38.9% |
| 03/06/26 vs Myrtle Beach | 37.8% |
| 04/14/26 vs Stratford | 35.7% |
Goose Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Goose Creek's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Academic Magnet, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-15.
Looking ahead, Goose Creek will welcome Lucy Beckham at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bengals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.25 runs per game on average), something the Gators will no doubt try to take advantage of. Academic Magnet does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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