West Florida Baptist Academy is 3-0 against L.E.A.D. Academy since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The West Florida Baptist Academy Conquerors will be playing at home against the L.E.A.D. Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
West Florida Baptist Academy put the finishing touches on their eighth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They blew past Central Christian 11-1.
Kaylee Byrd made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Byrd has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Byrd was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Victoria McAlarney was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Cali Ellis was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, L.E.A.D. Academy was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They had just enough and edged Atmore Christian out 16-15. The victory made it back-to-back wins for L.E.A.D. Academy.
The team relied heavily on Sophia Harold, who went 3-for-4 with a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Macy Schepper, who went 3-for-4 with a double.
West Florida Baptist Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for L.E.A.D. Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. West Florida Baptist Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like L.E.A.D. Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Florida Baptist Academy took their win against L.E.A.D. Academy in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 17-1. Does West Florida Baptist Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will L.E.A.D. Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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