Both DEA Middle School Eagles and Metter Middle School had their offenses going on Monday, August 10 at Metter High School, but DEA Middle School Eagles eventually prevailed 18-9. DEA Middle School Eagles collected eight hits, while Metter Middle School had nine.
Mary Bess Fields collected three hits in four at bats in the win. Mary Bess singled in the fifth inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning.
The Middle School Eagles got on the board in the top of the first inning after Evie Moore doubled down the left field line, and the Eagles scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run.
Metter Middle School tied the game in the bottom of the first, thanks to a single by #3, and a walk by #15.
DEA jumped into the lead in the top of the second when Mary Bess drew a walk, scoring one run, Callie Mae Davis drew a walk, scoring one run, and Blakely Brinson singled, scoring two runs.
Metter Middle School tied the game in the bottom of the third, thanks to a single by #8, an error, and a single by #9.
DEA Middle School Eagles jumped back into the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Callie Mae grounded out, Blakely doubled to left field, and Weslee Fields singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
The Eagles scored nine runs on two hits in the top of the fifth inning. Mary Bess singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Evie doubled, scoring two runs, Weslee grounded out, scoring one run, Brailey Johnson drew a walk, scoring one run, Lyndi Simmons drew a walk, scoring one run, and #9 induced Mary Bess to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.
Blakely earned the win for DEA. The righty allowed nine hits and nine runs (six earned) over five innings, striking out nine and walking six. #9 took the loss for Metter Middle School. The hurler went five innings, giving up 18 runs (13 earned) on eight hits, striking out five and walking nine.
The Middle School Eagles amassed eight hits in the game. Callie Mae led DEA with four runs batted in. Evie and Blakely each collected multiple hits for the Eagles. Logan Hammock paced DEA with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up nine walks for the games.
