Forsyth Country Day scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against Caldwell Academy as the Forsyth Country Day Furies made off with a 16-4 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Forsyth Country Day with their most commanding win of the season.
Kaline Burr-Ellis made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Burr-Ellis was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ricky Velez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Tyler Mangus was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Caldwell Academy's side, Neal Swindell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kent Moles, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory was the third in a row for Forsyth Country Day, bringing their record for this year to 6-12. As for Caldwell Academy, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-17.
Forsyth Country Day will take on Calvary Day School at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Forsyth Country Day is facing Calvary Day School at the right time seeing as Calvary Day School is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Caldwell Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Salem Baptist Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Salem Baptist Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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