The Marshall Academy Patriots will take on the Kirk Academy Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Marshall Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Marshall Academy made easy work of Kirk Academy and carried off a 12-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won seven matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Phillip Sharpe
| 03/18/25 @ Kirk Academy | 6 |
| 03/11/25 vs Houston Christian | 4 |
| 03/10/25 vs Pillow Academy | 0 |
| 03/05/25 @ Lee Academy | 4 |
| 02/28/25 @ Heritage Academy | 6 |
Phillip Sharpe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted over his last six games. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. He has become a key player for Marshall Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise.
In other batting news, Marshall Academy let Collin Woods and Gage Todd run wild. Woods scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-4, while Todd scored a run while going 2-for-5. What's more, Todd posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Woods, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Marshall Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kirk Academy only managed five hits.
Marshall Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. The defeat snapped Kirk Academy's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Marshall Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kirk Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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