Hartfield Academy has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.2 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They came up short against the Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Hawks have suffered since August 17, 2023.
Carson Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Hartfield Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Oak Forest Academy, they pushed their record up to 11-4-1 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hartfield Academy will face off against St. Joseph Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hartfield Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so St. Joseph Catholic's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Oak Forest Academy, they will challenge Columbia Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Forest Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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