After five games on the road, Master's Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Sebastian River Sharks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Master's Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Master's Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past Berean Christian 17-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Master's Academy considering their one-run performance the game before.
Aubrey Grall was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Grall was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Lore, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI and a run. Another player making a difference was Alison Viersma, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Sebastian River unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of Lincoln Park Academy by a score of 2-1.
Sebastian River saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rily Biggers, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Master's Academy has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Sebastian River, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-11.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Master's Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Sebastian River struggles in that department as they've averaged .320. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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