Baseball Recap: Derry Trojans vs. Shady Side Academy Bulldogs
Derry came into Tuesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Shady Side Academy Bulldogs on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Derry, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nate Papuga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Brady Angus was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Collin Bush, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Derry's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Shady Side Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Derry beat Shady Side Academy by a score of 8-2 later that day.
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