McKeel Academy's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Lake Region on Tuesday. The Wildcats came out on top against the Frostproof Bulldogs by a score of 13-8. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 16-1 back in March.
Emma Skipper made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Skipper was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Monica Tillery, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brianna Shelley, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
McKeel Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
McKeel Academy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-11. As for Frostproof, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-15.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. McKeel Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Tenoroc at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.44 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Frostproof, they will head out on the road to square off against Avon Park at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Red Devils will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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