It was a good run, but Marlboro Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals by a score of 6-5. Marlboro Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Thomas Sumter Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2017.
Marlboro Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sarah Smith, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Thomas Sumter Academy's side, Kason Carter was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over 4.1 innings pitched. Carter has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Carter was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Anna Luzzi was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Marlboro Academy's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-4. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Marlboro Academy will head out on the road to challenge Williamsburg Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marlboro Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they will be playing at home against King's Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Sumter Academy is facing King's Academy at the right time seeing as King's Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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