Tattnall Square Academy has gone 9-1 against Stratford Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Tattnall Square Academy Trojans will face off against the Stratford Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Tattnall Square Academy's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three matches.
Tattnall Square Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Georgia's top teams: Piedmont Academy, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Tattnall Square Academy was ranked seventh). Tattnall Square Academy walked away with a 13-10 victory over Piedmont Academy on Tuesday. Tattnall Square Academy's win was all the more impressive since the Cougars were averaging only 3.09 runs allowed on the season.
Tattnall Square Academy got a massive performance out of Reese Covington, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Still, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI and a double.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tattnall Square Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in ten consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Stratford Academy got the win against John Milledge Academy on Tuesday by a conclusive 9-2. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Taylor Monroe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Shamiya Raines, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Cordtney Galioa, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Tattnall Square Academy's record now sits at 15-2. As for Stratford Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-5.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Tattnall Square Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Stratford Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tattnall Square Academy beat Stratford Academy 10-6 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Does Tattnall Square Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Stratford Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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