Abbeville Christian Academy won against Poplar Springs back in March with 19 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Generals didn't even let the Atomics on the board, marking the Generals' second-straight 19-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 19-0 back in March.
Hope Kennedy and Annston Braddy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Kennedy pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Braddy struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Kennedy went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Braddy got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Lizzy Stewart was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Those stolen bases marked the first that she snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cassie Braddy, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4.
Abbeville Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .654. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Abbeville Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Poplar Springs, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Abbeville Christian Academy will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Holmes County at 5:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for Poplar Springs, they will head out to square off against Laurel Hill at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Atomics are facing the Hoboes at the right time seeing as the Hoboes are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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