The Strom Thurmond Rebels will head out on the road to square off against the American Leadership Academy Patriots at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Strom Thurmond will be strutting in after a victory while American Leadership Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
American Leadership Academy will be up against a hot Strom Thurmond team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. Everything went Strom Thurmond's way against Batesburg-Leesville on Thursday as Strom Thurmond made off with a 12-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won six matchups by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Madison Rodrigues was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Olivia Grant was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Lawsyn Lowe was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Strom Thurmond kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, American Leadership Academy was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They came up short against Saluda, falling 9-2.
American Leadership Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brennan Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
American Leadership Academy has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7-1 record this season. Strom Thurmond's record is now 7-2.
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