Brunswick Academy entered their tilt with Isle of Wight Academy with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They had just enough and edged the Isle of Wight Academy Chargers out 6-5. For Brunswick Academy, this counts as revenge for the 4-0 loss Isle of Wight Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2022.
Emily August-Faith King made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). King has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. King was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Lynn Corum, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Josie Izabel Walker was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Isle of Wight Academy's side, Kate Holland was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Brunswick Academy's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2. As for Isle of Wight Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Brunswick Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Brunswick Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Kenston Forest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Isle of Wight Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Atlantic Shores Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Isle of Wight Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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