W.E.B. DuBois Academy had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 7-5 to make it four. They lost 13-0 to the Holy Cross Cougars. The game marked the first time this season in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
As for Holy Cross, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-13 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games.
For Holy Cross' part, Ace Foley and Mason Lanham made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Foley struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Lanham pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Foley went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two doubles, while Lanham got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Lanham a new career-high.
In other batting news, Noah Basham was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Avery Roy was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Coming up, W.E.B. DuBois Academy will venture away from home to challenge Grayson County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Holy Cross, they will host Providence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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