Sadly, Fuqua is still looking for their first win of the season after eight matches. They fell 7-2 to the Brunswick Academy Vikings on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fuqua of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Brunswick Academy's part, Jake McAden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). McAden has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. McAden was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Nathan Wells was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Chris Parrish, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Fuqua's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7-1. As for Brunswick Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7.
Fuqua will face off against Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Brunswick Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Kenston Forest at 4:30 p.m.
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