Cushing Academy extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 4-13-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Phillips Academy Big Blue. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Big Blue this season, with their most recent loss being a 6-1 defeat last Tuesday.
As for Phillips Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games.
For Phillips Academy's part, Matthew Shampine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Shampine has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Phillips Academy let Michael Doherty and Owen Callahan run wild. Doherty went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Callahan went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Jedward Sanchez also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Cushing Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Phillips Academy, they will take on Tournament Opponent at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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