If Shady Side Academy was feeling good off their 7-1 takedown of Crocker last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Shady Side Academy Bulldogs wound up on the wrong side of a rough 12-4 walloping at the hands of the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders on Thursday.
Shady Side Academy got a good showing from David Dillion, who pitched four innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits.
On the hitting side, Matt Long was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Shady Side Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shady Side Academy will face off against Deer Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Shady Side Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Archbishop Stepinac, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Moore Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on April 1st.
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