The Brunswick Academy Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Kenston Forest Kavaliers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Brunswick Academy is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Brunswick Academy was handed a two-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Tidewater Academy on Tuesday. Brunswick Academy never let Tidewater Academy onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Brunswick Academy, who have now won four matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Olivia Ann Evans was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Evans was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Lynn Corum, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Kylie Reed Walker was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Meanwhile, Kenston Forest faced Southampton Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Kenston Forest put the hurt on Southampton Academy with a sharp 10-4 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Kenston Forest considering their one-run performance the match before.
Like Brunswick Academy, Kenston Forest also got a great game from a two-way player: Aubrey Mayton. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Mayton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelsey Marshall, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Palyn Marker, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Brunswick Academy's record now sits at 5-2. As for Kenston Forest, their record is now 4-2.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Brunswick Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Kenston Forest struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Brunswick Academy beat Kenston Forest 5-0 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Brunswick Academy repeat their success, or does Kenston Forest have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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