Leake Academy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 9-6 to the Winston Academy Patriots on Thursday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Mathan Weaver made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Tyler Winstead was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
The victory got Winston Academy back to even at 1-1.
Leake Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 9-1 win against Central Hinds Academy on the 13th. As for Winston Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 defeat against Bayou Academy on the 13th.
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