First Academy extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 3-8. They came up short against the Geneva Knights, falling 15-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-8 back in February.
First Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caiden Wilcox, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Geneva, their victory bumped their record up to 11-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
On Geneva's side, William Thigpen made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Thigpen has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four runs and one triple. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ricardo Montero, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Trenton Johnson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. First Academy will square off against Mount Dora Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Geneva, they will head out on the road to challenge Windermere Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lakers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.17 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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