The Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors will take on the Dorchester Academy Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Andrew Jackson Academy has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Andrew Jackson Academy lost 16-10 to Thomas Heyward Academy on Tuesday. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mary Gray Hiers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 4-for-4. She also put up two RBI, which were her first of the season. Carrigan Moore was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Andrew Jackson Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .541. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Dorchester Academy put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against Colleton Prep Academy.
Emery McClure was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. McClure was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Dorchester Academy let Rylee Matthews and Alyssa Grooms run wild. Matthews scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Grooms went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. The dominant performance gave Matthews a new career-high in runs. Another player making a difference was Lily Canady, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Dorchester Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Andrew Jackson Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Dorchester Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .408. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Andrew Jackson Academy's way against Dorchester Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, as Andrew Jackson Academy made off with an 11-1 win. Does Andrew Jackson Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dorchester Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
