UMS-Wright Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 9-6 to the Bayside Academy Admirals. That's two games in a row now that UMS-Wright Prep has lost by exactly three runs.
Alex Sherman was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Manning Amorde made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Ty Waters was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
UMS-Wright Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Bayside Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. UMS-Wright Prep will take on St. Michael Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Michael Catholic is coming into the matchup with ten straight losses on the road, meaning UMS-Wright Prep will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bayside Academy, they will be playing at home against Davidson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bayside Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Davidson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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