Summit Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Providence Hall Patriots a 5-0 shutout on Tuesday. This was a revenge contest for Summit Academy, as the team was forced to settle for a 13-6 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
COOPER DERBIDGE spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, SAMUEL GOMEZ was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kanyon Jonas, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Summit Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-6. As for Providence Hall, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Summit Academy will take on Grantsville at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Providence Hall, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cedar Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cedar Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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