David Emanuel Academy Varsity Eagles were triumphant over Portal Varsity Lady Panthers 7-3 on Wednesday, October 1. Lady Panthers were the first to get on the board in the second when Emma Johnson doubled, scoring one run. Lady Panthers added two runs in the third after Johnson singled to center field.
Varsity Eagles jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Lady Panthers committed an error, Lady Panthers committed an error, Carrie Johnson singled down the left field line, Bailey McNure doubled to left field, and Lady Panthers committed an error, each scoring one run.
Aubrey Scott earned the win for Varsity Eagles. The right-handed pitcher surrendered three hits and three runs over four innings, striking out seven and walking four. Johnson took the loss for Lady Panthers. The hurler went six innings, allowing seven runs (one earned) on nine hits, striking out one and walking none. Rayleigh Faircloth collected the save.
Emily McRae and Faircloth each collected two hits for Varsity Eagles. Kate Yeomans, McNure, Johnson, and Faircloth each drove in one run for Varsity Eagles. Varsity Eagles stole four bases in the game. Johnson drove the middle of the lineup, leading Lady Panthers with three runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 on the day.
