The Academy couldn't beat Fort Morgan on Monday even though they stacked six runs on them in the seventh inning. The Wildcats fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 11-10. Even if the Wildcats couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Brennan Staudinger put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Dylan Akers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Gabriel Atencio, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
The Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Fort Morgan, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Looking ahead, The Academy will challenge Jefferson Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Jaguars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.83 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Fort Morgan, they will take on Resurrection Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight.
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