Phillips Exeter Academy had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it five. They came up short against Dexter Southfield, falling 15-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Dexter Southfield this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 2-1 on April 2nd.
As for Dexter Southfield, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Dexter Southfield's part, Matthew Blanusa looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Blanusa has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Seamus Condon and JT Taylor did most of the damage at the plate: Condon went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Taylor went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three hits gave Taylor a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tyler Koski, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Phillips Exeter Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe Phillips Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Dexter Southfield will take on rival Worcester Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Dexter Southfield 3, Worcester Academy 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
