Sadly, Montgomery Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after seven contests. They suffered a rough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Saint James Trojans on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Montgomery Academy of the 21-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Saint James' part, Emily Needham was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Needham has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive pitching appearances. Needham was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tatiana Shuford, who went 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Arden Green, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Montgomery Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Saint James, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-1.
Montgomery Academy will take on Maplesville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Maplesville will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Montgomery Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saint James, they will head out on the road to face off against Alabama Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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