Patrick Henry Academy put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Thomas Heyward Academy Rebels a 10-0 shutout. Patrick Henry Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matches by six runs or more this season.
Hugh Fairey made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over six innings pitched. Fairey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fairey was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Spencer Kelehear and Jacob Corley did most of the damage at the plate: Kelehear scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Corley went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Nathan Corley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Patrick Henry Academy pushed their record up to 11-0 with that victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Patrick Henry Academy will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Hilton Head Prep at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Hilton Head Prep: 2.7, Patrick Henry Academy: 1.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Thomas Heyward Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Coastal HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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