While Escambia didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Booker T. Washington Wildcats with a sharp 13-3 win on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 19-0 back in February.
Abbie Freeman made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Morgan Stancliff
| 03/14/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 2 |
| 02/18/25 @ Pensacola | 1 |
| 04/16/24 vs Pensacola | 1 |
| 04/15/24 @ L.E.A.D. Academy | 1 |
| 03/20/24 @ Booker T. Washington | 1 |
| 02/27/24 vs Booker T. Washington | 2 |
In other batting news, Escambia got a massive performance out of Morgan Stancliff, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Stancliff has posted since back in February of 2024. Lacey Weinrich was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-2.
Escambia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory made it two in a row for Escambia and bumps their season record up to 6-4. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.5 runs. As for Booker T. Washington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Escambia will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Pine Forest at 6:30 p.m. on March 25th. Booker T. Washington also won't see the field for a while: their next matchup is against West Florida Baptist Academy at 6:30 p.m. on March 25th. West Florida Baptist Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Booker T. Washington surely won't give up without a fight.
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