The Academy won the last time they faced Kent Denver, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Academy Wildcats put the hurt on the Kent Denver Sun Devils with a sharp 10-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for The Academy.
Dylan Akers made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 16 over 6.1 innings pitched. Akers was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Gabe Atencio was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Kent Denver's side, Jack Wilson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
The win got The Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Kent Denver, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
The Academy will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Prospect Ridge Academy at 3:30 p.m. The Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Kent Denver, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Manitou Springs at 4:00 p.m. The last four games Manitou Springs has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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