Baseball Recap: Orangeburg Prep Triumphs

Orangeburg Prep lost to St. John's Christian Academy back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Indians came out on top against the Cavaliers by a score of 10-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Indians.

Hunter Judy

Batters Struck Out

04/14/25 vs St. John's Christian Academy	5
04/08/25 @ Calhoun Academy	5
04/01/25 @ Thomas Sumter Academy	8
03/27/25 @ Laurence Manning Academy	5
03/18/25 vs Clarendon Hall	7
03/12/25 @ Holly Hill Academy	10

Hunter Judy made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted over his last 11 games.

In other batting news, Orangeburg Prep let Mason Tyler and Tilden Riley run wild. Tyler scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Riley scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Riley has posted since back in March. Landon Kuck was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.

Orangeburg Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. John's Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .414.

Orangeburg Prep's record now sits at 19-3. As for St. John's Christian Academy, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 8-6 record.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orangeburg Prep will head out to face off against Patrick Henry Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. John's Christian Academy, they are taking a road trip to square off against Williamsburg Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.