Sadly, L.E.A.D. Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after nine games. They fell victim to a rough 19-0 loss at the hands of the Jay Royals on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to L.E.A.D. Academy of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Jay's part, Jax Lowery and Hayden Morris were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Lowery tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Morris pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Lowery scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Morris scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Morris is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Baxley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Peaden, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
L.E.A.D. Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Jay, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-7 record this season.
L.E.A.D. Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Pensacola at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pensacola is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Jay, they will head out on the road to take on Flomaton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jay is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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