The First Academy came tearing into Tuesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Harmony Longhorns by a score of 9-6. That's more bragging rights for The First Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Thomas Achey looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, The First Academy got a big performance out of Austin Pierzynski, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Will Dizney was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
On Harmony's side, they got a good showing from Evan Christ, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Iziah Santiago was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
The First Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Harmony, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-9.
The First Academy will take on Northside Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Harmony, they will head out on the road to take on Melbourne at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Harmony is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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