Baseball Recap: Calhoun Academy Cavaliers vs. Patrick Henry Academy Patriots
Calhoun Academy and Patrick Henry Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Calhoun Academy had to settle for second. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patrick Henry Academy Patriots. The loss continues a trend for Calhoun Academy in their matchups with Patrick Henry Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Crews Felder made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jospeh Lyons was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Patrick Henry Academy's side, Hugh Fairey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks. Fairey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Forest Fairey was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jacob Corley, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Calhoun Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 18-8. As for Patrick Henry Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-2.
While Calhoun Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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