Derry won against Shady Side Academy on Tuesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. Everything went the Derry Trojans' way against the Shady Side Academy Bulldogs as the Derry Trojans made off with an 8-2 victory. That's two games straight that Derry has won by exactly six runs.
Nate Papuga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brady Angus was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. He hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Collin Bush, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Shady Side Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Soren Cooper gave up one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Jonah Sackrowitz was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and a triple. Alex Avi was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Derry's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-11. As for Shady Side Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Derry nor Shady Side Academy have any future games scheduled.
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