Thursday just wasn't the day for Thomas Sumter Academy's offense. Their rough 15-0 loss to the Williamsburg Academy Stallions on Thursday might stick with them for a while. Thomas Sumter Academy has not had much luck with Williamsburg Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For Williamsburg Academy's part, Bryce Blackburn made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Blackburn has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Blackburn was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Layton Morris and Wyatt Floyd did most of the damage at the plate: Morris scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Floyd scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Blake Hedrick was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Thomas Sumter Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Williamsburg Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Thomas Sumter Academy will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Northside Christian Academy is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Thomas Sumter Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Williamsburg Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Carolina Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Williamsburg Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Carolina Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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