Sharkey Issaquena Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-1 walloping at the hands of the Kemper Academy Rams on Friday.
For Kemper Academy's part, Casen Holmes was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Holmes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Holmes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Eli Weaver was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Williams, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
The win was the third in a row for Kemper Academy, bringing their record for this year to 8-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Sharkey Issaquena Academy beat Kemper Academy by a score of 13-12 later that day.
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