Heritage entered their tilt with Flint River Academy on Monday with 11 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 12. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over the Flint River Academy Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won ten games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Amelia Thornton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kaylee Cotten was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Baylie Arrington was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Heritage kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least ten hits in five consecutive contests.
Heritage pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Flint River Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Heritage will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Crisp Academy at 4:00 p.m. Crisp Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Flint River Academy, they will host Southland Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southland Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Flint River Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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