Stratford Academy's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Piedmont Academy Cougars , sneaking past 9-8. This was payback for the Eagles, who suffered an 11-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Cordtney Galioa was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Galioa was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Graci Kluge, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Hayden Craddock, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Stratford Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Piedmont Academy only tossed four.
Stratford Academy's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Piedmont Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 11-2.
Stratford Academy will challenge George Walton Academy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. George Walton Academy will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Stratford Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Piedmont Academy, they will face off against John Milledge Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Piedmont Academy is facing John Milledge Academy at the right time seeing as John Milledge Academy is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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