Madison Prep Academy had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They walked away with an 11-6 win over the Peabody Warhorses. For Madison Prep Academy, this counts as revenge for the 17-7 defeat Peabody walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
Kaila Bentley and Kyndal Robertson made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Bentley struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Robertson struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Bentley has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Bentley went 3-for-4 with six RBI, a triple, and a double, while Robertson scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tabrina Knighten was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Jasmin Robertson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
The victory got Madison Prep Academy back to even at 8-8. As for Peabody, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Madison Prep Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Liberty Magnet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Peabody, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Family Community Christian at 12:00 p.m.
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