The Academy for Academic Excellence Knights will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Riverside Prep Silver Knights at 3:15 p.m. The last three games Academy for Academic Excellence has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Academy for Academic Excellence gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Riverside Prep by a score of 7-5 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
Haylee Berg was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Berg has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Berg was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paityn Thibodeaux, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Academy for Academic Excellence pushed their record up to 8-1-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs per game. As for Riverside Prep, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11-1 record this season.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Academy for Academic Excellence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .430. However, it's not like Riverside Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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