The Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix are taking a road trip to challenge the Craigmont Chiefs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering will be strutting in after a win while Craigmont will be coming in after a loss.
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Booker T. Washington with a sharp 21-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Phoenix in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won three in a row.
Tommy Downey was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Downey was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Courtney Edwards looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in walks (zero).
Kristian Smith
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Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kristian Smith, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Robert Bryant, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Craigmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 20-2 to Overton.
Craigmont's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
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