It was a good run, but Isle of Wight Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Brunswick Academy Vikings by a score of 6-5. Isle of Wight Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Brunswick Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Kate Holland was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Brunswick Academy's side, Emily August-Faith King made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). King has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. King was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Lynn Corum, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josie Izabel Walker, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Isle of Wight Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Brunswick Academy, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Isle of Wight Academy will head out on the road to square off against Atlantic Shores Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Isle of Wight Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Brunswick Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m. Brunswick Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Kenston Forest's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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