After flying high against Neuse Christian Academy last Wednesday, Thales Academy Apex came back down to earth. The Thales Academy Apex Titans fell just short of the St. Thomas More Academy Chancellors by a score of 3-2 on Friday. Thales Academy Apex was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Thomas More Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Thales Academy Apex saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Louie Olsen, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On St. Thomas More Academy's side, Tyler Vincent was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Vincent has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vincent was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Thales Academy Apex's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for St. Thomas More Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-4-1.
Thales Academy Apex will play host again on Monday to welcome O'Neal, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. O'Neal is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for St. Thomas More Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Trinity Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. St. Thomas More Academy has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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