After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Morningside Academy finally came back down to earth on Tuesday. Their tough 17-2 defeat to the Master's Academy Patriots might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Morningside Academy of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Addyson Brown made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
On Master's Academy's side, Aubrey Grall made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Grall has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Grall was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Acelynn Rugar was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Scarlett Grall was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Morningside Academy's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-4. As for Master's Academy, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-5.
Morningside Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Oxbridge Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Morningside Academy has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Master's Academy, they will be playing at home against Port St. Lucie at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Master's Academy is facing Port St. Lucie at the right time seeing as Port St. Lucie is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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