Baseball Recap: Fuqua Comes Up Short

Fuqua fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Amelia Academy on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They lost 14-6 to the Patriots. The Falcons' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

Josh Simon

Stolen Base

04/09/25 vs Amelia Academy	4
04/03/25 vs Brunswick Academy	1
04/01/25 vs Kenston Forest	2

Josh Simon was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Simon was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.

Fuqua's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Amelia Academy, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fuqua will square off against Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games the Knights have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Amelia Academy, they will take on Life Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.