The Wake Prep Academy Guardians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Franklin Academy Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Wake Prep Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on American Leadership Academy-Johnston with a sharp 13-4 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Wake Prep Academy as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lexi Chambers made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Chambers has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Chambers was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Nowoc, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Emmy Kirby, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Franklin Academy came into Thursday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Cary Academy on Thursday as Franklin Academy made off with a 9-3 victory. The win was just what Franklin Academy needed coming off of a 15-0 loss in their prior contest.
Rachel Chapman was a standout: she scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Caitlyn Chapman, who went 1-for-3 with five stolen bases and a double.
Wake Prep Academy now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Franklin Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Franklin Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Wake Prep Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Franklin Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 2.4. Will Wake Prep Academy keep running through batters, or will Franklin Academy buck the trend?
Wake Prep Academy suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Franklin Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Wake Prep Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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