Hargrave Military Academy hasn't had much luck against Carlisle recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tigers will take on the Chiefs at 4:00 p.m. Hargrave Military Academy has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The Covenant hit Hargrave Military Academy with a six-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers lost 11-3 to the Eagles. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Hargrave Military Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grady Upchurch, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That run was Upchurch's first of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Carlisle was a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They came up short against Virginia Episcopal School, falling 7-1. The Chiefs' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Casey Thomas put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run.
Carlisle's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Hargrave Military Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Hargrave Military Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Carlisle in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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