Halifax Academy proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by six) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Brunswick Academy Vikings. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Halifax Academy also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Braxton Hammack and Landon Peoples were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Hammack tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Peoples struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. At bat, Hammack scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Peoples scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Hammack is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Connor Hammack was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
On Brunswick Academy's side, DeMarion Whitfield-Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Halifax Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Brunswick Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Halifax Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Kerr-Vance Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kerr-Vance Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Halifax Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for Brunswick Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Amelia Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Amelia Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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