David Emanuel Varsity Lady Eagles won big over Thomas Jefferson Academy Varsity Jaguar 10-0 on Tuesday, October 6, at Thomas Jefferson Academy.
Lady Eagles got on the board in the top of the first inning after Rayleigh Faircloth hit a sacrifice fly, Emily McRae grounded out, and Kate Yeomans singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Lady Eagles added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Payton Peebles singled down the left field line, Faircloth tripled to right field, McRae singled to the left side of the infield, and Bailey McNure singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
Lady Eagles scored one run in the top of the fourth on a solo home run to left field by Faircloth.
Faircloth earned the win for Lady Eagles, giving up two hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking four. Reese Miller took the loss for Varsity Jaguars, going five innings, surrendering 10 runs (seven earned) on 14 hits, striking out none and walking one.
Lady Eagles amassed 14 hits in the game. Faircloth provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led them with three runs batted in, and went 2-for-2 on the day. Yeomans, McNure, Faircloth, and Aubrey Scott each collected two hits and Lady Eagles turned one double play in the game.
Number eight hitter, Rylee Watkins, showed the depth of Varsity Jaguar's lineup by leading them with two hits in two at bats.
