After a string of four wins, Sparta Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Fort Dale Academy Eagles by a score of 7-6. Sparta Academy has not had much luck with Fort Dale Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
For Fort Dale Academy's part, Emily Cauthen spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Anna Claire Thomas, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Bailey Lambert was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Sparta Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Fort Dale Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-11 record this season.
Sparta Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Dale Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Monroe Academy at 4:00 p.m. Fort Dale Academy will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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