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| 03/03/26 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 03/28/25 - Home | 1-6 L |
| 03/04/25 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 04/05/24 - Home | 1-16 L |
| 03/08/24 - Away | 4-5 L |
| + 5 more games |
McCallum hadn't done well against Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Raptors 4-3. This was payback for the Knights, who suffered a 6-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Natalie Myrick was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Myrick wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dot McColgin, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Nichelle Floyd also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
McCallum pushed their record up to 4-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
McCallum is taking a road trip to square off against Crockett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Richards School for Young Women Leaders at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Raptors 3.3, Richards School for Young Women Leaders 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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