Covenant Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the John Hancock Academy Rebels by a score of 8-7. Covenant Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as John Hancock Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
Seth Daugherty was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Asa Wood was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On John Hancock Academy's side, Heath Brake and Eli Letson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Brake struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Letson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brake has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Brake scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Letson scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jack Letson was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Covenant Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for John Hancock Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-15.
Covenant Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for John Hancock Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Nathanael Greene Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nathanael Greene Academy is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning John Hancock Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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