American Leadership Academy was handed a seven-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They skirted past the Horse Creek Academy Stallions 10-8. The high-scoring effort was just what the Patriots needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Cooper Arnold was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season. Jake Cantor was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
American Leadership Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 5-3. As for Horse Creek Academy, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. American Leadership Academy will venture away from home to face off against Saluda at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. American Leadership Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Horse Creek Academy, they are taking a road trip to square off against Wagener-Salley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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