The Patrick Henry Academy Patriots will face off against the Hilton Head Prep Dolphins at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Patrick Henry Academy earned an 8-3 win over Beaufort Academy. The victory continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won three in a row.
Bryton Peeples made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single hit, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in February of 2024.
In other batting news, Patrick Henry Academy let Sims Brunson and Briar Long run wild. Brunson went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Long scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most RBI Brunson has posted since back in May of 2024. Garrett Herndon also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Patrick Henry Academy lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Hilton Head Prep came tearing into Saturday's match with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Hurricanes with a sharp 8-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Dolphins, who have now won 12 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Hilton Head Prep pushed their record up to 16-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Patrick Henry Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Patrick Henry Academy came up short against Hilton Head Prep in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 5-1. Will Patrick Henry Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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