In what's become a running theme this season, Fullington Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past the Grace Christian Academy Cougars 9-3. The win was some much needed relief for Fullington Academy as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Aidan Price made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Price was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cutter Tharpe was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Clay Sangster, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Grace Christian Academy's side, Noah Smith was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Fullington Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Grace Christian Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fullington Academy will take on David Emanuel Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. David Emanuel Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Fullington Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grace Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westover at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Westover is coming into the matchup with six straight losses on the road, meaning Grace Christian Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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