| 04/09/26 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/24/25 - Home | 4-11 L |
| 03/28/25 - Away | 4-10 L |
| 03/28/24 - Away | 0-2 L |
| 04/18/23 - Home | 1-16 L |
| 03/21/23 - Away | 0-18 L |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but First Baptist Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They skirted past the Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish 8-7. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 11-4 victory the Fighting Irish walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2025.
Ava Mitchell made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other batting news, Addison Harbison was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Rayliegh Jacobs was another key player, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs and one double.
First Baptist Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
First Baptist Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Knoxville Catholic, their defeat was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-10.
Coming up, First Baptist Academy will take on Providence Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. First Baptist Academy's pitchers better be ready for this one: Providence Academy has averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Knoxville Catholic, they will square off against Girls Preparatory School at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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