Thomas Sumter Academy lost to Lee Academy back in March of 2016, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Lee Academy Cavaliers. The win made it back-to-back victories for Thomas Sumter Academy.
Kason Carter made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Carter has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Carter was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and four runs.
In other batting news, Lila Kate Stines was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and two doubles while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Anna Luzzi, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
On Lee Academy's side, Ansley Nesbit made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Macy Ahtonen, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Thomas Sumter Academy pushed their record up to 6-2 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs per game. As for Lee Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Thomas Sumter Academy will head out on the road to take on Ben Lippen at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Sumter Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Ben Lippen's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lee Academy, they will be playing at home against Conway Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Lee Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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