Phillips Exeter Academy hasn't had much luck against Austin Prep recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Lions will be playing at home against the Cougars at 5:00 p.m.
Phillips Exeter Academy will face Austin Prep after dropping another heartbreaker against Worcester Academy on Wednesday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within 2.1 of beating them. The Lions fell just short of the Hilltoppers by a score of 1-0.
Meanwhile, Austin Prep entered their tilt with Mount St. Charles Academy on Wednesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They never let the Mounties get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Austin Prep's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Phillips Exeter Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-14.
Phillips Exeter Academy suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Austin Prep when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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