Shipley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm.
For Mercersburg Academy's part, Thomas Davenport was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Davenport was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brodie Collins, who went 1-for-4 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Augie Bennett, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Shipley's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Mercersburg Academy, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-8.
Shipley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mercersburg Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Malvern Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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