Kerr-Vance Academy is 0-3 against Durham Academy since April of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Spartans will take on the Cavaliers at 4:30 p.m. Kerr-Vance Academy has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kerr-Vance Academy came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 20-4 to Durham Academy.
For Durham Academy's part, Zach Plavnik was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. The dominant performance also gave Plavnik a new career-high in strikeouts (four). He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Benjamin Kuo, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Amare Burrus, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Durham Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kerr-Vance Academy only posted a batting average of .280.
Durham Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, their record now sits at 7-11.
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