For the second straight game, Haynes Academy will face off against Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy. Haynes Academy will welcome Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Haynes Academy has won four straight at home, while Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Last Monday, Haynes Academy came up short against Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy and fell 6-3.
For Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's part, Jeremy Gibson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Gibson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Chastant, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 9-11 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Gavin Gibson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Patrick Taylor Science & Tech Academy is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Haynes Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season.
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