Leadership Academy was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the South Stokes Sauras.
Chase Jenkins and Hank Gaston made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Jenkins didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Gaston pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Jenkins scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Gaston scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tristan Blevins, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3.
Like Leadership Academy, South Stokes also got a great game from a two-way player: Maddox Nelson. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Nelson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nelson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Nick Turner was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a triple and two RBI.
Leadership Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for South Stokes, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Leadership Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Cornerstone Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Stokes, they will head out on the road to square off against East Surry at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. East Surry is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so South Stokes will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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