LEAP Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 20th straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 23-3 defeat at the hands of King's Christian. The result was an unpleasant reminder to LEAP Academy of the 16-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For King's Christian's part, Landon Burkhardt made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Burkhardt was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Alex Rementov looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
Back at the plate, Sam Yoo was a standout: he scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Brayden Pickard was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
LEAP Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for King's Christian, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with that victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
LEAP Academy will head out on the road to challenge The Pilgrim Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for King's Christian, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Maple Shade at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. King's Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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