The David Emanuel Academy Eagles will take on the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. David Emanuel Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
David Emanuel Academy is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Bulloch Academy just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Gators, falling 13-1. The Eagles have struggled against the Gators recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Citizens Christian Academy made easy work of Charlton County on Tuesday and carried off a 14-1 win. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by eight runs or more this season.
Gracie Giddens made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Gourley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Cadence Cravey, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Citizens Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least 11 hits in nine consecutive contests.
David Emanuel Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-6. As for Citizens Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. David Emanuel Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Citizens Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.6. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
David Emanuel Academy skirted past Citizens Christian Academy 5-3 in their previous meeting back in September of 2015. Does David Emanuel Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Citizens Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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