John Milledge Academy had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 9-5 to make it four. They lost 11-1 to the First Presbyterian Day Vikings. The Trojans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 2-0.
John Milledge Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addie Latimer, who went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that Latimer has launched this season. Another was Izzy Santarone, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one double.
As for First Presbyterian Day, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-3. Considering they have won ten games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On First Presbyterian Day's side, the team relied heavily on Emma Morgan, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Morgan a new career-high. Addison Arnold was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. John Milledge Academy will face off against Crawford County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for First Presbyterian Day, they will take on Tattnall Square Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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