Softball Recap: Phillips Exeter Academy falls despite strong effort from Paige Sweet

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 7:19pm

Softball Recap: Phillips Exeter Academy Lions vs. Brooks

Phillips Exeter Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brooks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Phillips Exeter Academy of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.

Haley Alden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Paige Sweet made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4.

Phillips Exeter Academy's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Brooks, the win was the eighth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.

Phillips Exeter Academy will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Kimball Union Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. As for Brooks, they will head out on the road to square off against Noble & Greenough at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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