Worcester Academy took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Phillips Exeter Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hilltoppers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Lions a 2-0 shutout on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hilltoppers have posted against the Lions since April 13, 2019.
Worcester Academy is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-3-1 record this season. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Worcester Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Phillips Exeter Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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