Softball Recap: Phillips Exeter Academy Lions vs. Austin Prep Cougars
It was a good run, but Phillips Exeter Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Austin Prep Cougars by a score of 4-3. Phillips Exeter Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Austin Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Phillips Exeter Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paige Sweet, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Phillips Exeter Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Phillips Exeter Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Austin Prep, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Phillips Exeter Academy will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Milton Academy at 4:00 p.m. As for Austin Prep, they will face off against Noble & Greenough at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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