Deerfield Academy has not done well against Phillips Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Deerfield Academy Big Green had just enough and edged the Phillips Academy Big Blue out 2-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Deerfield Academy also won the last time the pair played back in April.
For Phillips Academy's part, they had to settle for second despite strong performances on the mound from Marek Krystofolski and Robert Brown Krystofolski tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits, while Brown pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Krystofolski has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Phillips Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Camden Willems, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Deerfield Academy's victory bumped their record up to 15-5. As for Phillips Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Deerfield Academy will take on Williston Northampton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Williston Northampton: 3.9, Deerfield Academy: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Phillips Academy, they will square off against Tournament Opponent on Wednesday.
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