The Thomas Sumter Academy Generals will square off against the Lee Academy Cavaliers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Thomas Sumter Academy has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thomas Sumter Academy is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 19-7 to Calhoun Academy.
Anna Luzzi made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Lila Kate Stines was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lee Academy). Everything went their way against Northside Christian Academy on Thursday as Lee Academy made off with a 13-3 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Cavaliers considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
The team relied heavily on Jameson Collins, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ansley Nesbit, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Thomas Sumter Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Lee Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Lee Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Thomas Sumter Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. It's a different story for Lee Academy, though, as they've only averaged .303. Will they be able to contain Thomas Sumter Academy's hitters?
Thomas Sumter Academy took their victory against Lee Academy when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 20-7. Will Thomas Sumter Academy repeat their success, or does Lee Academy has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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