Kingman Academy came out on top against Williams on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Vikings. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Emily Mathys made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

Avery Hicks
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In other batting news, Avery Hicks was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Ryleigh Mytinger was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Kingman Academy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Kingman Academy and bumps their season record up to 8-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs over those games. As for Williams, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Kingman Academy will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Wickenburg at 3:45 p.m. on the 23rd. As for Williams, they will be playing at home against Hayden at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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