Pataula Charter Academy's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Early County Bobcats. Considering the Panthers have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Sophie Conner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: she now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played dating back to last season.
In other batting news, Zyion Clark was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Bella Bruner was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pataula Charter Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .697. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Early County only posted an OBP of .412.
Pataula Charter Academy has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5-1 record this season. As for Early County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Pataula Charter Academy will challenge Seminole County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Pataula Charter Academy will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Early County, they will host Southwest Georgia STEM Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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