Doane Academy made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Delran, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Doane Academy fell just short of Delran by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Doane Academy of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Jacob Powell
| 04/26/25 @ Delran | 6 |
| 04/22/25 vs Riverside | 12 |
| 04/17/25 vs Maple Shade | 7 |
| 04/10/25 vs Pennsauken | 11 |
| 04/04/25 @ Riverside | 12 |
Jacob Powell put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Chris Powell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. Josh Daly was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and one double.
Doane Academy's loss dropped their record down to 14-3. As for Delran, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Doane Academy will challenge Moorestown Friends at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Foxes have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.43 runs per game on average), something Doane Academy will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Delran, they will take on Bordentown at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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