After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Apollo Ridge, Shady Side Academy was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Brentwood Spartans by a score of 15-11. The high-scoring effort was just what the Bulldogs needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Becca Schriver made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Abbey Castman
| 04/09/25 vs Brentwood | 3 |
| 04/22/24 @ Deer Lakes | 1 |
| 04/10/24 vs Valley | 1 |
| 04/05/24 vs Burrell | 1 |
In other batting news, Abbey Castman and Rylie Al-Anazi did most of the damage at the plate: Castman went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Al-Anazi scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Those three hits gave Castman a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anna Litster, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
Shady Side Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Brentwood, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Shady Side Academy will venture away from home to square off against South Allegheny at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Brentwood, they will take on Apollo Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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