Oak Ridge Military Academy came into Wednesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Lexington Yellowjackets on Wednesday as the Oak Ridge Military Academy Eagles made off with an 11-5 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Oak Ridge Military Academy considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Jake Goldsborough and Owen Eckard made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Goldsborough struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Eckard pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. At bat, Goldsborough scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Eckard scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Eckard is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, Zach Lai was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing 31 bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Evan Newton, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
On Lexington's side, Isaac Moore was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Oak Ridge Military Academy's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-12. As for Lexington, they dropped their record down to 0-16 with that defeat, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oak Ridge Military Academy is on the road again on Monday to play North Hills Christian at 4:30 p.m. As for Lexington, they will square off against Thomasville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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