The Austin-East Roadrunners will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Austin-East has struggled recently with 11 defeats in a row, while Eagleton College & Career Academy will arrive with six straight victories.
Austin-East fell victim to Fulton and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-0 walloping at the hands of the Falcons.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Eagleton College & Career Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Pigeon Forge 23-3. Eagleton College & Career Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lyla Campbell made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Campbell was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Eagleton College & Career Academy let Sara Wilson and Graci Fenstemaker loose on the outfield. Wilson scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Fenstemaker went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Allyson Baldwin, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Austin-East's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Eagleton College & Career Academy, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Austin-East might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Eagleton College & Career Academy when the teams last played on Thursday. Will Austin-East have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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