Scholars Guild Academy can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Cross Keys Indians with a sharp 19-2 win. The victory was just what Scholars Guild Academy needed coming off of a 9-3 defeat in their prior game.
Eli McIlvain made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). McIlvain was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Scholars Guild Academy got a massive performance out of Alton Strange, who went 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Strange has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. Another player making a difference was Samuel Autry, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
The win got Scholars Guild Academy back to even at 7-7. As for Cross Keys, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scholars Guild Academy will take on Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cross Keys, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Holy Spirit Prep at 4:30 p.m.
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