Summit Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Duchesne Eagles. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Summit Academy has not been shut out since back in March.
COOPER DERBIDGE spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On Duchesne's side, Summit Academy's batters probably weren't too happy with Kyson Giles, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 20 Ks (he gave up a single walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nashden Goodliffe, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Caleb Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Summit Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Duchesne, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Summit Academy will face off against Judge Memorial Catholic at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Duchesne, they will head out on the road to square off against Gunnison Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
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