Marvell Academy had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-2 to make it six. They lost 15-0 to the Calhoun Academy Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 last Tuesday.
As for Calhoun Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. The result was nothing new for Calhoun Academy, who have now won 12 contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Calhoun Academy's part, Layton Logan and Kaden Denton were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Logan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Denton pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Logan fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2, while Denton got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs and one double. Those home runs marked the first that Logan has launched this season.
In other batting news, Bronnor Bingham was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Allen, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
As of now, neither Marvell Academy nor Calhoun Academy have any future games scheduled.
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