For the second straight game, Calhoun Academy will face off against Holly Hill Academy. The Cavaliers will head out to square off against the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calhoun Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Calhoun Academy took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Holly Hill Academy as they made off with a 16-6 victory. The Cavaliers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by seven runs or more this season.
Sara Marshall Covington was incredible, firing off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sherrilynn Shannon, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Calhoun Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holly Hill Academy only posted an OBP of .458.
Calhoun Academy pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Holly Hill Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Calhoun Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Holly Hill Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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