It was a good run, but Piedmont Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their 13-game winning streak dating back to last season on Tuesday. They took a 13-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Cougars, who until this matchup were averaging 3.09 runs allowed.
Shaniyah Lane made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The last time her OBP was this high was back in October of 2023. Marissa Holder was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Piedmont Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least 13 hits in four consecutive matches.
Having lost for the first time this season, Piedmont Academy fell to 10-1. As for Tattnall Square Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 15-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Piedmont Academy will venture away from home to take on First Presbyterian Day at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (First Presbyterian Day has won three straight at home, while Piedmont Academy won six straight on the road dating back to last season), something that'll have to change. As for Tattnall Square Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Stratford Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Tattnall Square Academy's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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